William Sullivan
October 10, 1928 - May 02, 2018
Obituary
Sullivan, William J. of Saginaw, Michigan, our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. William Joseph Sullivan was born on October 10, 1928 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late William F. and Helen (Kostrzewa) Sullivan. He attended school at St. Mary Cathedral, all twelve years, and graduated in 1947. He then worked as a teen at the family restaurant until joining the Army in 1948, serving three years with the Army Engineers. Bill met and married Phyllis Maksimowicz in 1953 and they began their 64 years together; she survives him. Involved in different Food Service Operations around the Saginaw Area - the first one being on the Dixie Highway in Bridgeport where they enjoyed the people of that pleasant village for ten years. Bill also was an associate with his three brothers - Richard, James, and Patrick and his son, Timothy - on various business ventures. Bill & Phyllis were blest with four children, whom survive him: William A. Sullivan of Saginaw, Timothy (Cindy) Sullivan of Flushing, Brian Sullivan of Lansing, and Bridget (Todd) Tatalias of Anchorage, Alaska; nine grandchildren: Scott (Kaitlyn) Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan, Jennifer (Michael) Nash, Christopher (Sarah) Sullivan, Nicholas Sullivan, Paige Tatalias, William S. Tatalias, Amy (Anthony) Mienkwic, and Danielle (Dan) Schlosser; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sister: James (Joan) Sullivan, Patrick (Hanny) Sullivan, Suzanne Sevo, and Maureen (Patrick) Brady; and sister-in-law, Tomi Sullivan; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Sullivan. The family wishes to send a very special thank you to the Saginaw and Ann Arbor Veteran's Hospitals, Dr. Ramthan, Dr. Bartnick, and their staff, for greatly exceeding their expectations and providing superior care and services. FUNERAL: A funeral liturgy will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt Ave., Saginaw. Rev. Fr. Thomas J. McNamara will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery and military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the United States Army and the American Legion Post #468, St. Charles. VISITATION: Family and friends are invited to gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday, May 4, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service held on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family and friends will again gather for visitation at the church on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com.
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Dennis Clayton
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Bill & my dad, Jeff we lifetime friends and were a big part of our family. We will miss his smiling face....God's speed Bill.
Very sorry for your loss,
Denny & Janet Clayton
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Jerd Clayton
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What a great guy! Bill was truly a great friend to our family. My dad and mom, Jerd and Mary Ann, always spoke fondly of "Willie". They had some terrific times together. Our entire family will miss Bill very much and our prayers go out to you. May God fill your family with fond memories of a life well lived.
Skeet and Susan Clayton
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Jerry and Barbara Stuart
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Bill and Phyllis were such nice, kind people. We rarely missed their tasty fish dinners at the Washington Club and Jerry was so glad to have Bill and his son as customers at the barber shop. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Bill's wife and family.
Jerry and Barbara Stuart
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Joe Keyes
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So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. I have such great memories of Bill at Sullivan's Restaurants, being part the former St. Mary Cathedral Athletic Association with my dad, meeting him in the sacristy at St. Mary's each time I came back to Michigan for a visit, the way he always asked about my mom, and especially the way he always spoke with pride and love about each of his kids from the time I went to school at St. Mary's right up to the last time I saw him a few years ago.
I was blessed to have known Bill and his family and to be considered an "adopted member" of the Brown Street residents during my grades 8-12 at St. Mary's from 1968-1973.
Bill was a living example to me growing up and as the years went on of how to live a life of being a good and faithful servant. May the angels and all those who passed before you greet you in paradise, Bill. Our thoughts and prayers from afar to all the Sullivan family.
Joe & Mary Keyes
Hibbing, Minnesota
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Tom and Diane Gould
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Tom and I are sending our love to all the Sullivan family. We also remember this kind loving man who knew the TRUE meaning of Christ. We are thinking of all of you on this difficult day and the days to come. The Goulds
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Tom Austin
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Dear Phyllis and family, just heard of Bill's passing. He will be missed. We always enjoyed being with you and the Family.
Sincere sympathy,
Tom and Pat Austin and Family