William H. Sullivan

William H. Sullivan obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

William H. Sullivan

William Sullivan Obituary

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Of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, William H. Sullivan (Sully), age 91, passed away. He was the son of Lawrence and Mary (Maurer) Sullivan and beloved husband of 61 years to the late Madelyn Sullivan. He is survived by his loving children; daughter, Cynthia Greer (David); two sons, Michael and Daniel (Mary Pat) and two granddaughters, Meghan Shirley (Matthew) and Katie Girgensons (Zemgus); sister, Mildred Staub, many loving nieces and nephews and a truly great (brotherly) friend, Donn Taylor. After graduating from Langley High School, class of 1946, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan. Upon returning to Pittsburgh, he began his distinguished career in the Ironworker Trade with Local 3; 69 year member, Executive Board Member, Recording Secretary, 10 year of District Council, ending his career as First General Vice President of the International Iron Workers Association. As stated at his retirement, "When it came to his work he was second to none, pure perfection." Sully truly enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends throughout his lifetime. Friends will be received Tuesday, June 30, 2-8 p.m. at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICES, 1650 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, 412-563-2800, www.slaterfuneral.com. COVID precautions should be observed. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020, 11:00 a.m. Saint Simon and Jude Catholic Church followed by private burial at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

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July 1, 2020

Blair Pickerill posted to the memorial.

June 30, 2020

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June 30, 2020

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Blair Pickerill

July 1, 2020

Dear Dan and Family,
I want to express my sorrow to you and your family. I'm sure you all have wonderful stories to tell. He sounded like someone everyone should know, very special. May you find comfort in reminiscing about happy and impactful memories great and small. As painful as Grief is, it is an indicator of how much you loved your Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and Friend. I want to express my deepest condolences.

Timothy Bannon

June 30, 2020

Mike, Cindy and Dan, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I met your father at the Embassy and found him to be a wonderful person.We would sit and talk for hours and enjoy valued time with rest of the group.He was so proud of you three.Please stay safe in these tough times.

Pat Vance

June 30, 2020

I send my condolences to Danny, Cindy, Mike and family, especially his sister Millie.
You are all in thoughts, prayers and love during this difficult time. I'm blessed that I had the honor of meeting him a few times.

Pat (PG) Vance

June 30, 2020

I send my condolences to Danny, Cindy, Mike and family, especially his sister Millie.
You are all in thoughts, prayers and love during this difficult time. I'm blessed that I had the honor of meeting him a few times.

Pat, Mary Ann DiNardo, Rose Marie Sacco

June 30, 2020

Cindy, Michael and Dan,
So sorry about the loss of your father, he was such a nice man.

Larry Collins

June 29, 2020

R.I.P. sully, my friend and brother ironworker

Hank Foley

June 28, 2020

Condolences to the family.

Jacquelyn Lewis

June 27, 2020

My sweet Cindy, precious Mike,& Dan, Im so sorry for the loss of your Dad . Uncle Bill was very important to all of us and will be missed by us all. We have so many memories with our families together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this this time. Love your cousin Jackie & the Lewis family

Susan O'Malley

June 27, 2020

Bill was a great guy and a good relative to so many of us. My mother, Mary Alice Dempsey O'Malley, was always bragging about her first cousin, Bill. She and Millie were very close and shared lots of memories. Our condolences to Millie, and Bill's entire family - especially Michael. God bless him.

Ed Pendleton

June 26, 2020

Dan,
I deeply regret to hear about the passing of your father. I'm sure he was a great man just like you. I know you will miss him but remember all the good times you had with him. I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, I'm be right there. With Deepest Sympathy, Ed

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