God Bless Dad

Dear Hearts,

January 20th is the 102nd anniversary of the birth of James Patrick Sullivan Sr.: son of John Jeremiah (Lefty) and Anna Conick Sullivan; brother of Bob, Sister Anna Rita and Sister Margaret Sullivan; husband of Mary Claire Wiley Sullivan; father of Jim, Mary Fran, John, Mike, Matt, Anne, Jerry, Margy and Patty; grandfather of 24, and great-grandfather of over a dozen more!

He was a force here on earth--big, smart, athletic, strong, faithful and funny--and we all miss him terribly. He died in his sleep on the Feast of the Archangels, September 29, 1990. Someone made the joke that it was the perfect day since it would take three strong angels to carry him up to heaven. 

So, on this, your 102nd birthday, we wish you a happy birthday in heaven, Dad. Please continue to watch over us. We pray that you are back in wedded bliss with Mom, dancing, laughing and singing with all your loved ones. And enjoying the company of Mary Fran, John and all your beloveds.

God bless us and save us and keep us from harm.

Love,
Pitty Pat