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GERARD SULLIVAN Obituary

SULLIVAN, Gerard G. Of Needham, formerly of Brighton, September 20, 2024. Beloved husband of Katherine M. (Hosie) Sullivan. Devoted father of Brian J. Sullivan and his wife, Jennifer of Medfield, Kay Sullivan and her husband, Jeremy Leeman of Palermo, ME, Elizabeth M. McFadyen and her husband, Joseph of Wilmington, and the late Gerard G. Sullivan and his surviving wife, Terren of Chicago, IL. Grandfather of Kristina, Audra, Eamon, Jay, Matthew, and Dorothy. Great-grandfather of Scarlett. Brother of Rev. Eugene P. Sullivan of Regina Cleri, Boston and the late John Sullivan and Mary Bertain. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Wednesday, September 25, from 4-7pm. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, September 26, at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass, in St. Joseph Church, Needham, at 10am. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Nerve Unit. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 21 to Sep. 22, 2024.

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Jerome & Theresa Ring, Tipperary Town, Ireland.

September 26, 2024

It is with great sadness that we heard the sad passing of our cousin Gerard. We extend our sincere sympathy to his wife Katherine and family, also to his brother Fr. Eugene and all the extended Sullivan families. I leaba imeasc na naomh go raibh a anam uasal.

Peggy Golden

September 22, 2024

Uncle Gerry, I know you are at long last in Gerard's tender and loving embrace. I'm really going to miss the wonderful chats we had in the salty Cape Cod breeze, your jolly laugh, "lousy" jokes, (to quote a Hosie-ism, if anyone would let you get a word in "edge-wise!") Mostly I will miss your courage and stoicism in times of adversity, and your ability to give strength and comfort to others during difficult times. Uncle Gerry always asked me about all my brothers and sisters and all my children (by name, no less!! No small feat with my family!) I've frankly never known a more loving family man. He adored Katherine and all his children and grandchildren and extended family. I'll miss him along with all the Hosie men and Uncle Gene, cheering on the Hosie/Sullivan women while we cleaned the dishes from one of Katherine's many fabulous Thanksgiving or Easter feasts while they shouted out their dessert orders! Uncle Gerry showed me only love and encouragement, and he NEVER judged me, or anyone for that matter. I think you and I had a deep understanding of one another in many ways. You will be dearly missed by so very many. Rest in peace, sweet Uncle Gerry. Peggy

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Sep

26

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Sep

26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Needham, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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