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David O'SULLIVAN Obituary

Age 71 of Richfield, MN Originally from Listowel, Ireland Died at NC Little Hospice on September 24, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Evelyn and his sister, Mary. He is survived by wife, Paula Welter; children, Kristel, Peter Maurice "PM", Marijke, and Ned; granddaughter, Eske; brothers, Maurice and Peter, and many, many nieces and nephews. David was a singular character with wide-ranging interests and talents. He spent his youth traveling the world on ships as a radio officer in the merchant marines; worked as a technical writer for a variety of industries; founded the St. Paul play group Na Fienna; and wrote and produced plays for theater and radio. Most recently he hosted the radio show Malarkey on KFAI radio. May the angels lead him into paradise, and like the poor Lazarus, may he have eternal rest. Mass and Christian burial Thursday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 239 Selby Avenue, reviewal from 10 to 11 in St. Joseph Chapel at the Cathedral. Funeral lunch following Mass at The Dubliner, 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN. Visitation Wednesday, September 27th from 5 to 8 PM at Gill Brothers Funeral Home 5801 Lyndale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials preferred to N.C. Little Hospice. www.GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS, MN 612 861 6088


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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 26, 2017.

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Amy Skemp

October 4, 2017

So sorry for your loss Truley a mighty oak has fallen. REQUIEM aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen. Love&Prayers The Skemp family

James Clarke

October 3, 2017

On behalf of David's many friends amongst the former students and staff of the former Wireless College, Colwyn Bay, Wales sincere condolences to his family.
See: www.wirelesscollege.co.uk where responses can be sent for posting to the WC Association's website & Facebook pages.
I write this message from Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey just 50 miles west of Colwyn Bay (where David studied to qualify as a Marine Radio Officer). Feel free to contact me via e-mail: [email protected]. James Clarke

Kanthi Dasari

September 28, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this news,my deepest condolences to David's family.
He was a very good colleague with always a smile on his face.He was very much appreciated here at FICO and will be greatly missed.

Vikas Rajendra

September 27, 2017

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. David was an excellent person to work with and his team will always miss him. May God give him eternal peace and his family the strength to bear this great pain...

September 26, 2017

Offering my condolences for the loss of your loved one.May God become a source of great comfort during this difficult time.

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239 Selby Avenue, MN

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