Obituary

Jeremiah Anthony (Jerry) Sullivan, age 93, was a native of Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, beloved husband of Margaret (Marge) Agnes, nee Gill; devoted and very proud father of Margaret (Daniel) Boomsma, Jeremiah (Molly) and Michael (Kathleen).

Cherished Grandfather (Papa) of Brandon (Margaret) Boomsma, Margaret (Samuel) Shanahan, William, Macy and the late Michael Sullivan. Great Grandfather (Ole’ Papa) of Tade, Winnie and Ronan.

Loving Son of the dearly departed Bridget (nee Mahony) and Patrick Sullivan; dear brother of the late Michael (late Brigid), Cornelius (late Mary), late Patrick, late Joan (late John) Gavin, late Timothy (Joan), late John (late Elizabeth), Brendan (Gretta and the late Maureen), Bridget (late Patrick) Garvey, Gerald (Phyllis), Sheila (late John) Pigott, late Stephen (Teresa). Dear brother-in-law of the late Michael J. Gill, John P. Gill and Maria (Patrick) Whyte.

Treasured Uncle to over 40 nieces and nephews located all over the world.

At the age of 20 in May of 1954, Jeremiah left Ireland and set sail aboard the SS America to the Port of New York. After arriving in the United States, he traveled on to Minneapolis the first destination in a new chapter of his life. Shortly thereafter he realized that Chicago would be his next destination. That decision proved to be the right one, as it was there that he met his beautiful wife, the love of his life, and together they built a beautiful family and a wonderful life filled with love, faith, and cherished memories for over 63 years.

Jeremiah was a proud union member of Teamsters Local 710, the Kerry County Council and an avid Chicago White Sox fan. He was hardworking, resourceful, and dependable, he had a remarkable ability to solve almost anything. He will be remembered for his generosity, strength, and caring heart, and for the lasting impact he made on those who knew and loved him.