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Peter O'Sullivan Obituary

Peter Alan O'Sullivan

July 14, 1945

October 24, 2014

Peter O'Sullivan passed away on Friday, October 24 at the age of 69. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Edward and Lillian O'Sullivan. He was the second of 3 kids and grew up in California. He became an Optician and worked in Reno. Peter had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh and watch Science Fiction movies. He was a huge fan of the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. He is survived by his sister Beth Shwarz, brother Denis O'Sullivan. Daughters Susan and Karen and 3 grand-kids. There will be a viewing from 9:30-11 am on Wednesday, October 29 at Ross, Burke and Noble Mortuary on Kietzke Lane. There will be a graveside service afterward at Mountain View Cemetery at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Reno Gospel Mission in Peter's name.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30, 2014.

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Jean Quanchi Monson

October 30, 2014

Mr. O'Sullivan was a wonderful father to his lovely daughters. I was a teacher at Lena Juniper, knowing him as a parent. Always know he will keep living in the hearts he touched. Love and prayers sent during this most sorrowful time.

wayne Davis

October 29, 2014

Pete was a good man and will be missed. We worked together many years ago. He loved his family very much. We'll see you on the other side.

October 28, 2014

My sincerest condolences to Peter's family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort surround you.

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2155 Kietzke Lane, Reno, NV 89502

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