William Patrick Sullivan

William Patrick Sullivan obituary, Punta Gorda, FL

William Patrick Sullivan

William Sullivan Obituary

Visit the Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda website to view the full obituary.

Sullivan, William Patrick - Age 49, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died June 21, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Tuesday, July 8 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream from a link on Bill's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.) Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Monday, July 7, and 1 PM Tuesday, July 8 until the time of the funeral service at 3 PM at the funeral home.

A Memorial gathering will be held from 4-6 PM Thursday, July 10, followed by a Memorial Service at 6 PM (followed by a reception) at the Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda, 1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, Florida 33950.

Bill was born January 12, 1976 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Harold Glendean Sullivan and Elizabeth Ann (Howe) Sullivan. He was a graduate of Bendle High School and also a graduate of Muskegon Community College with an Associates Degree in criminal justice.

Bill loved baseball, softball, wrestling, he was an all around athlete. He also loved to take over the grill, he enjoyed cook outs, corn hole, and bon fires. He loved Notre Dame, his country music, his family and friends, and also his job. Bill was everyone's protector, if there was a problem Bill would be there in a heartbeat. One phone call and he would show up no matter the time or day. His big and tender heart will be missed dearly. Bill would have given his shirt off his back to anyone in need. If you knew Bill, you knew he would have given you his last dollar if you needed it. His fierce competitiveness and discipline when it came to sports, allowed him to play in college on a scholarship but unfortunately due to injuries wouldn't allow him to finish. He still continued to play the games he loved making friends along the way. Many people have known Bill for years, some of us have only known him for a few years, but the impact he has made on our lives we will cherish and will live with us forever. Goodbye for now. May God bless you. Rest in peace. Now you can be with your mother and other family and friends. Keep watching down on us and protecting us, Sully #44. Until we see you again, we will all miss you. We Love You!

Bill is survived by his wife, Katy; children, Ethan Sullivan, and Emma Sullivan (Quentin Keesee); step-children, Lauren Weiss (fiance Nate Grys), Noah (Lydia) Weiss (grandson, Jack Weiss), Abigail Weiss, and Grace (Alfredo) Hodgson; siblings, Tamara "Tammy" Sullivan, Esperanza "Hope" Sullivan, Robert "Bob" (Sarita) Sullivan; nieces and nephews, Chelsie, Brittany, Katelynn, Breanna, Eleacia, Kiersten, Alicia, Josh, Ryan, Brennan, Keagen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Harold.

When I am lonely, I think of you and all that you brought to my life. Your memory rests gently on my soul. Psalm 73:26 My flesh & my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart & my portion forever.

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Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda

1515 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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