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Joseph P. Sullivan

November 18, 1923 - October 20, 2019

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Obituary For Joseph P. Sullivan

November 18, 1923 - October 20, 2019

Sullivan, Joseph P., age 95, on Sunday, October 20, 2019, of Overbrook. Husband of 55 years to the late Peggy Lowery Sullivan; loving father of Edward, Jay (Paula), and Mary Sullivan; proud grandfather of Matthew, Katie, and Tara Sullivan; son of the late Patrick J. and Margaret Sullivan; brother of the late Mary, Harry, Paul (Gussy), and Patricia; proud former resident of the Dee-Sullivan-Dugan family residence at 133 Meridan Street. Joe served in the United States Navy during World War II and retired as a Captain from the City of Pittsburgh Fire Department. He was an active member of the Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local 1, serving as Secretary and Vice President. He also served as tipstaff in Allegheny County Criminal Court for the Honorable Judge John W. O'Brien. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Friday morning at 9:00. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary of the Mount Church at 10:00 a.m.

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  • December 11, 2019

    My deepest condolences and fervent prayers for the entire Sullivan family. Mr. Sullivan was always nice to me as a child when I visited Jay. So was Mrs. Sullivan.

  • December 11, 2019

    â??Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.â?? May your memories give you comfort in this difficult time. With deepest sympathies, Mara, Drew, Katie, Brendan, Alex and Chelsey

  • December 11, 2019

    GOD BLESS YOU UNCLE JOE AND MAY YOU AND AUNT PEGGY REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU BOTH BE IN THE PRESENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE ALWAYS CARED FOR YOU. DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL; LOVE LEAVES MEMORIES NO ONE CAN STEAL. 'Slan agus beannacht leat'

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