Michael William Sullivan

Michael William Sullivan obituary, Fisherville, KY

Michael William Sullivan

Michael Sullivan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2024.
Michael (Mike) William Sullivan, age 58 died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 28, 1966, in Louisville, KY to Michael J. and Catherine E. Sullivan.

Mike spent his formative years in both Louisville, KY and Hollywood, Florida. He never met a stranger, a trait started as a small child and followed him into adulthood. His infectious smile and charismatic personality will be missed by all that knew him.



During his high school years, he befriended most of the student body and after joining the football team, he ultimately met the entire faculty as well.

Mike attended Western Kentucky University, where most of his friends were on the football team. Through his friendships and his love for football, he developed a lifelong love for the Hilltoppers. Mike went on to complete his college education at Sullivan University.



Most of Mike's professional career was at Ford Motor Company, where he was known for his relentless work ethic and dedication to the company, colleagues, and friends.



Mike was a dedicated husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. He loved spending time with his family and weekend trips to the family lake house skiing, swimming, fishing, or just cruising around in the old boat, "Jaws."



He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Joseph Sullivan. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Debbie, sons Brendan Sullivan and Nic Santillan, mother Catherine Sullivan (Mike), sister Cynthia A. Sullivan, nephew Sean Hussung, niece Rhianon Hussung, as well as several family members and friends.



A celebration of life will be held on May 18, 2024, from 3-8 pm at Jericho Rentals, 166 Old Jericho Road, Smithfield, KY 40068.



In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Mike Sullivan to: Friends of Barren River Lake and Park, PO Box 213, Glasgow, KY 42142.

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Michael Finney

July 30, 2024

Mike was previously my brother-in-law. He was always a fun person to be around. In recent years he and I worked together to help his son, Brendan, get organized after Brendan's mother died. Not long before Mike passed away, he gave me the good news that Brendan got a job at Ford. Mike, I wish you a good journey. Your friend, Mike Finney.

Stacy morgan

April 24, 2024

He was such a great guy and a great cook always thinking of others before his self. He will be missed by alot of people . He always watched out for us girls at work .

David Edwatds

April 20, 2024

He was the first of many kids I met when we moved here in 1972. He remained my closest friend for many years. Lots of memories on Switch Bard rd. He was something special and will be missed

Brooke money

April 20, 2024

Mike took me in under his wing when I started at ford, showed and told me everything I needed to know and more. Such a personable and reliable friend. He will be missed by everyone at work, and remembered as being the friendliest, goofy, room brightening person that ever walked in that place. Bad days were made good by one conversation with him, and his memory will be cherished by not only me for a lifetime. The advice will carry on with me forever, and his loss will be a burden on my heart just as long. My condolences to the family, this was a very tragic loss for everyone who knew Mike, but I´m so lucky to have met him and to have shared many hours and life stories at work by his side.

Janet Cronover

April 19, 2024

Mike always made our visits to Kentucky fun. One memory in particular, he played Sorry with my daughter and me. (We might have ganged up on him). He would yell out "sooo-rrryy!" To this day- we still say "sooo-rrry"! Mike was one of the best! He will be missed and fondly remembered.

Catherine Chenault Bendel

April 19, 2024

I will miss your sweet smile my beautiful cousin I will always remember the fun we cousins had every Christmas summers at the lake I feel privileged to call you family I will always miss you

Chris Ireland

April 19, 2024

I worked with Mike (Sully) at Ford. We hit it off the first time we spoke. He was a great guy that I loved to talk to each morning. We talked and laughed about everything we talked about. I've never seen him smile as big as he did when his son started at Ford. He was so proud! Sully, walking past rear corner will never be the same. GG and I talked about you today. Both of us saying how much we missed you already. Your family and friends at work have lost one of the best. Love ya brother!

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