Viewing: Tuesday (5/28) 2-4 & 7-9 PM
Mass: Wednesday (5/29) 10:30 AM @ Our Lady of Angels Church
Cemetery: Saint Charles Cemetery (Farmingdale, NY)

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William D. Sullivan, the youngest of 6 children, was born on June 23, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to Daniel Sullivan and Margaret (Dolly) Murphy Sullivan. He was a lifelong resident of Bay Ridge and a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of Angels parish where he served as a Eucharistic Minister.

Bill was an avid reader who could tell you everything you needed to know whether it be sports, the Catholic Church, history, theatre or the origin of words.  He was the World's Greatest Yankees Fan and rarely missed a game on television. He could figure out every riddle ever told and was great at laughing at his own jokes (which were not always very funny).

Bill Sullivan lived by what he referred to as "The Three F's" – family, faith and friends. He was a loving husband to the joy of his life, Kitty, father (the Best!), Uncle, In-Law and a true friend to those who were lucky enough to know him. Bill was a wonderful Poppy to his grandchildren and was the first person they called when they needed help with homework or an explanation of something they did not understand.

Bill attended St. Michael's High School where he forged lifelong friendships. He graduated from St. John's University before joining the US Navy where he served until 1960.  Bill married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Kitty, in June of 1956 and together they raised 5 children. Bill was employed by IBM for over 30 years until his retirement.  He loved spending summers at Gravelly in Highlands and holds the record for longest manager of the weekly 50-50 drawings.

Bill was pre-deceased by his daughter Susan, sister Grace Atwood (Walter), brothers Daniel (Geraldine), Eugene (Jackie), Kenneth (Helen) and Mickey (Helen). He is survived by his wife Kitty (Catherine Larkin) to whom he was married for almost 63 years, his children - Daniel Atwood (Deborah), Kevin (Anja), Grace, William (Heidi) and Karen Baratta (Tim). Proud grandfather of Graham, Zachary, Chloe, Sean, Danny, Kyra, Michael, Kiera, Bridget, Colin, Quinn, Annie, Connor, Owen and Erin as well as great-grandfather to Amelia and Austin. He will be missed by his brothers & sisters-in-law with whom he shared lifelong friendships – Mary & Jim Larkin, Pat & Jenny Larkin, Agnes Larkin and Gerry Sullivan as well as his many nieces and nephews with whom he shared a special bond.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Our Lady of Angels Parish
7320 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718)836-7200