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William J. "Bill" Sullivan

1935 - 2026

William J. "Bill" Sullivan obituary, 1935-2026

BORN

1935

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home

3215 Delaware Avenue

Buffalo, New York

William Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, William J. "Bill"

Aug 16, 1935 - Jan 3, 2026

Of Kenmore, NY, beloved husband of 66 years to Mary Ellen Redden Sullivan; dear father of John (Kari) Sullivan, Karen (David) Doane, James (Elizabeth) Sullivan, and Shari (Samuel) Christian; loving grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother of the late Donald Sullivan and late Robert (Alice) Sullivan; brother-in-law and best friend of Gerald (late Sally) Redden; also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at D. LAWRENCE GINNANE FUNERAL HOME, 3215 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Thursday (Jan. 8th) 3 to 7 pm. All are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul's RC Church, 2930 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, Friday at 10 am. Please meet at church. Condolences made at GinnaneFuneralHome.com
Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Jan

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

D. Lawrence Ginnane Funeral Home

3215 Delaware Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14217

Jan

9

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul s RC Church (Victoria Blvd.))

2930 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217

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3215 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217-1713

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