Dermott Sullivan Obituary

Dermott (Jerry) Sullivan Entered peacefully into eternal rest, surrounded by family, at UCSF, on March 29, 2008. Born on November 14, 1916 in San Francisco to Jeremiah and Hannah Breen Sullivan. Age 91. A true SF native, he enjoyed vacationing with family at Guerneville on the Russian River. Jerry was the loving husband and soulmate of his late wife, Lorraine Musante Sullivan for 66 years. Loved and devoted father of Thomas (Bonnie), Jerry (Candance), Kevin and the late Jerilynn (John) Payne. Cherished Papa to his "jewels," grandchildren, Christina (Clay) Bonavito, Janice (Ralph) Echenique, John (Janet) Payne, Matthew (Nikki), Maura, Sean (Megan), Michael Sullivan; great- grandsons, Tanner and Caden Girvin, John Tomas Echenique, Charlie, Joey, Jacob Sullivan, J.J. and great granddaughter, Sara Lynn Bonavito. Predeceased by brothers, James and John Sullivan. Beloved brother-in-law to Thelma Castaldi and Elaine Zurcher. Jerry was a 63-year member of St. Anne of the Sunset Church. A retired co-owner of Hogan & Sullivan Funeral Home. A member and past president and secretary of the Sunset Lions Club, past deputy district governor District 4 Lions International, life member and past trustee of Lions Eye Foundation. A 50-year member of the SF Council No. 1, Young Mens' Institute, life member of Golden Gate Council, No. 2507, St. Francis Assembly Knights of Columbus, Guadalupe Parlor No. 231 N.S.O.W. and the Rebel Cork Benevolent Association. The family would like to thank the Comfort Care Staff at UCSF for their professional and caring techniques in providing medical care for Dad in his final days, especially Dr. Carla, and nurses Stacie and Susan. You were awesome! Jerry's family was the joy and love of his life. He will be deeply missed. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at DUGGAN'S FUNERAL SERVICE, 3434 17th Street, and after 6 p.m. at St. Anne Church, 850 Judah St., where the Vigil Service will be held at 7 p.m., and are invited to attend the Funeral Mass, 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Private Entombment at Garden Crypts in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, spiritual bouquets or donations in his memory may be made to your favorite charity. THE DUGGAN WELCH FAMILY (415) 431-4900 3434 - 17th Street

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dermott Sullivan

10 Entries

Cathy Bragg

April 2, 2008

Uncle Jerry was always my favorite uncle. I have the best memories of him clear back when he would always pretend to cut my curls so he could have hair and the "scary" rides he would take us on in his work station wagon.
I will always be amazed the details of not only my life, but later my children's lives that he would remember and ask about. Our son, Justin mentioned this in a recent email to me. He always took such an intrest in his family and we all knew that he truely loved each one of us.
I am also forever greatful of how he and your mom took care of my mom for many years. They were all joined at the hip. I know Irving street misses all of them.
May God comfort you all at this time of loss. Our prayers are with you. Love , Jim & Cathy

Caitlyn, Julia and Mark with Dermott - September 2007

April 2, 2008

Caitlyn - Currently the youngest of Jack and Teresa's great-grandchildren.

April 2, 2008

Terry, Stacy, Michael, Mark, Julia, Dennis and Dermott at Dennis' 70th.

Mark Sullivan

April 2, 2008

Sullivan and Musante Families:

We wish to express our great love for Uncle Dermott and Aunt Lorraine. They have been tremendous influences in our lives and they will always be with us.

We had the great fortune, as adults, to get to know them both again at Dermott's 80th birthday party. We enjoyed all of his great stories of great-grandma Hannah, great-grandpa Jerimiah, the great earthquake and the Sullivan's of County Cork.

We very much enjoyed the opportunity to meet our second cousins and we look forward to our future family re-unions.

We wish we could be there with you today and we are in our hearts always. Love and Gratitude to all. Mark, Julia, and Caitlyn Sullivan.

PS: I have posted some recent photos of us and Dermott from this last summer.

Rita Jovick

April 2, 2008

Your parents were such an important part of my life. They were wonderful neighbors. (Tommy, I wonder if you remember when I use to walk you to school.) Throughout the years we have kept in touch. In 1954 your dad took our family picture the day that I entered the convent. Fifty years later your parents came to my golden anniversary celebration at Moss Beach.

May your memories be a consolation to you at this time of loss.

With empathy,
Rita Jovick, PBVM

PAULA BURKET

April 1, 2008

dear kevin,
sorry to hear about your dad. even though i didn't know him,the 21yrs around the corner from him, i do know u from work. and that's good enough 4 me. because u are a special person too.and have alway's been nice to me.take care lol PAULA BURKET

Theresa (Terry) Mercurio Philpot

April 1, 2008

Dear Children of Jerry,
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. I use to live accross the street at 1558 and we were neighbors. I am also sorry to hear about you mom She was alway so sweet and your dad also to my mom they watched out for her actually they watched out for each other.
Take care and God bless

Terry

Mari MUSANTE

April 1, 2008

We will always remember Jerry,

What a dear, fun-loving,
kind man with an Irish twinkle
in his eye! We know you all will
miss him. May his memory live
forever in your hearts.
Our prayers and best thoughts
at this time.

Mari and Bob Musante

Holly Borghello

April 1, 2008

Dear Tom and Bonnie:

We are sorry for your loss. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Holly and Rich Borghello

Karen Rende

March 31, 2008

The world is a sadder place because Jerry has gone on. He will be missed.

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