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Sean Sullivan

Sean Patrick Sullivan, 46, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Lovingly referred to as ‘SP,’ Sean fought a life-long battle against Cystic Fibrosis with a fierce determination and a calm strength, finally succumbing to the disease due to Covid-related complications. Sean was the oldest of 6 siblings, and from a young age, he unknowingly set out on a path that eventually saw him obliterate the expectations of his doctors and specialists, as well as modern medicine, in regards to his diagnosis. He defied the odds every chance he got, playing sports throughout his childhood and well into high school. He immersed himself in the culture of the city he loved and the city that loved him back. SP was an avid Chicago sports and music fan, becoming a regular fixture at Comiskey Park and the United Center, as well as the Aragon Ballroom and the Vic Theater. He loved Wilco, Pearl Jam, U2, the White Sox and Blackhawks in equal measure, and never missed a chance to see a show, hit a festival, or grab tickets to a game.

A defining moment in Sean’s life happened at the age of 39, when he was blessed with a new pair of lungs that he received through a transplant at Loyola Medical Center. This selfless gift from a loving donor changed the course of Sean’s life when he needed it most. Finally able to breathe easy for the first time in decades, Sean approached each new day with a renewed vigor and charisma that inspired every person who met him. He took on the responsibility of being a donor recipient with a serious sense of duty and purpose. He became a dedicated advocate for the Donate Life movement. He spoke with other Cystic Fibrosis survivors, as well as parents of younger children afflicted with the disease, about the importance of facing the obstacles in front of them with faith and resilience, even in the worst of times. Sean was living proof that hope was a necessary part of survival, and his goal was to imbue that same sense of hope that saved his life with those still waiting for their own miracle. In this, he succeeded many times over. He shared his transplant journey at CF events, through his social media accounts, and in countless other interactions over the years. He trained for and participated multiple times in the annual Hustle Up the Hancock charity stair climb for lung health as part of a team of CF transplant recipients and his lung care team from Loyola.
 

Sean’s singular focus on honoring his donor family’s sacrifice was monumental, and matched only by his enormous heart. He loved his gigantic extended family and ever-growing circle of friends openly, easily, and without end. He drew constant strength from the knowledge that he was a part of something bigger, and his near-perfect attendance at family outings, reunions, ballgames, pub sessions, concerts, and any other setting where shenanigans were sure to take place, only reinforced the core tenet he seemed to live by: cherish the ones you love, get together whenever you can, and love them hard. In this, he also succeeded many times over.

https://www.cremation-society.com/obituaries/Sean-Patrick-Sullivan?obId=23960783#/obituaryInfo

FEB
15

It’s truly hard to believe a year has passed without Sean. Whether you called him SP, Sully, or by another name, he was the best brother, friend, son, uncle, cousin, sports fanatic, pearl jammer, and more… we could have ever asked for. This Saturday would have been his 47th birthday. In his honor, his siblings are hosting a shuffleboard tournament in Chicago that night. So much love poured in for the event already, that tickets to play are sold out. Tickets are still available for non-playing VIPs ($125 per person, open bar included), so please join us for a Guinness toast and celebration of Sean's life. If interested, reach out to Sully sibling Tim: tsul77@hotmail.com or Venmo him directly at @Tim-Sullivan-AngryIrishPost. Cheers and well wishes to all! Hug your loved ones a little closer this week.

FEB
9

The Sully Six appreciates your support 🤍

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Recent Donations

Kevin O’Rourke$25
Sheri Stahl
With love, Uncle Robert and Aunt Marcy
Brennan Stitt$50
Peter Mulcrone
Emily Curi
Jillian Frideres
Karen Swift
Katherine Sullivan Frideres
Happy Birthday Brother
Allan & Mary Weiss$100
Jodi Phillips
Mary Sullivan
I love you forever, brother. Breathe easy.
michelle gilhooly$100
Matt Brackmann
John and Claire Sheahin
Sox Machine
Mary Ann & Gunter Alberts
Cousin B and Annie Bananie
CBT 4EVA
Scott Smith$100
Rose Moll$25
Debra Ott$50
Tom and Theresa Wojtalewicz $50
Sending happy birthday wishes on up.
Melanie Hannon$47
Terry Bridges
Alexandra Simon$250
Kevin & Oriana$100
Burns Family
Lisa Doyle
Steve Nienhaus $25
Anonymous$25
KEN CARRANO$10
Matt$47
Anonymous$100
Tyler Rallo
Curtis Rotheiser$15
In memory of Sean
Josh Nelson$50
Ellen Ruhl
In memory of Sean Sullivan. Happy Birthday Sully!
Dianne Konishi$50
Barbara Kuske
I first met Sean before he went in for his lung transplant. I was so impressed with his wonderful interest and care for others. The transplant was a sucess and he was wonderful in his help to others. He always willing to help and support those hoping for a transplant. His joy of life was evident in his travel and activities. He will be sorely missed. Barbara Kuske
Diane Moseley$25
HBD Sean!
Kirsten Evenhouse$25
Happy birthday, Sully ❤️🥃$100
Stephanie Miller $100
Lisa Tower$50
Tracy Mcnamara$25
Anonymous
Ryan Corchard-Keeler
Kevin McKay$100
Teri Truog
Kristina Zayner $50
John Follert$100
Kevin O'Rourke$100
6600 Club$240
Ellen Betuker$500
Maureen Chiavola
Jill Betuker
I love you.
Joseph Morgan$100
Susan and John Clarke$25
Brooklyn Reilly$50
Megan Cavanaugh
Melanie Burks$50
Kezia Sogard
Erin Sullivan DiCianni $250
Pete DiCianni$100
The DiCianni Remembering Sean and his beautiful Irish Smile
Chris Taylor
Adam Greer$10
Nerissa Hudson
Marta Swenor
Robert Voigtmann$100
Romina Reyimjan
Tyler Stil
Sara Corkery
Anonymous$100
Kevin Szeluga
Janet Pica
Mike and Natalie Lamb$50
Jill McCarthy
Laurie Jensen$50
Anna Porter
Linda Brown$50
Carly Bashioum
We will keep fighting the good fight on Sean’s behalf until we find a cure. Sean, I will miss closing down family parties with you so much. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and inspiring so many to soak up every drop of fun to be had always. I love you always!
Jonathan Ireland
James & Emily Lamb
Beth Saladino$50
Patty Corry$25
Anonymous
Galloway Family
This donation is being made on behalf of Sean Sullivan and the Sullivan family.
Daniel Ostalowski$50
Kevin McGlynn$50
Bridget’s Crew & Friends of Sean
Michael LEJCAR
Maureen O’Malley
Joseph Molfese
Barbara Mertes Family$100
It was a privilege to have known brave and kind Sean Sullivan. A true representation of a loving and caring family.
Jenna Silver and Ryan Lambert$25
Brittany Goodwin$100
Donna & Soren Culver
Mike & Marie Claire Amorella $100
Stephanie Smedbron$50
The Bose Family
We will miss you Sean. Rest in Peace.
Bradley Forsythe
CONNIE WHITE $50
Connie White and Family
Steven Godek$250
National Guardian Life Insurance Company$100
O’Malley Family
RJ and Gigi Mundt$100
Alex and Lisa Kovach$100
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Sean and his family.
Ryan, Jill, Sienna & Vera Alexander$75
Amanda Goeppner
Deepest condolences to Sean Sullivan and family -The Goeppner Family
Edward A. Fruth$50
Very sorry for your loss. Debbie and Tony Fruth
Hillary Willis$50
The Renzetti Family
Lara Price$250
Rocque, Sandy, Matt, Anthony & Phil Trem & Families
Sending our condolences and love to the entire Sullivan family.
David Ruhl$250
Patricia & Wilfredo Reffke/Perez
Marian Catholic Class of 1993$1,400
Sean was a great friend to so many and will be missed by all.
Joan Nee
Bill and Joan Nee
Eric Klemundt$50
Randy Schirz$100
Sully, you will be missed.
Rita and Bill Tierney
In memory of our nephew, Sean, who will be missed by all his loving family members.
Megan Magurany$50
Jeffery Sachs$250
Bern and Pris Healy
The Mickey Sullivan Family
We are so heartbroken for the Sullivan Family. Sean fought from the beginning until the end with determination, love and courage. God Bless Sean and the whole Sullivan Family. Breathe easy Sean. Rest in Peace.
Jill Blades & Brett Fordon$100
We are terribly sorry for the loss of Sean and feel lucky to have even known about such a wonderful person as the friends of a friend of Katie’s. He had a far reach (all the way down to South Carolina!) as a survivor and an inspiration. Katie, we are sending our love and wishes for comfort to all of you Sullivans and to Jill.
John Sheahan$250
John Sheahan and Family
Suzanne Elgendy$25
Diana Morrissey$100
Robert Stellato$100
Sean always had a smile on his face. We will miss him. Bob and I express our prayers and warm wishes in this hard time. Take care, Bob and Cheryl Stellato
Vicki & Steve Grantham & Family$200
Colleen Ruegemer$100
Cecilia Hawkins
Thomas Hagarty$50
Kelly Whitlock$100
Sully, you are so missed. Rest easy my sweet, sweet friend.
The Ebert Family$200
Adrian Prohaska
Sending high vibrations of love and warmth
Michael Colianne
Therese Vena
In memory of Sean Sullivan
Marilyn Querciagrossa$100
Tanya Mckenna
Eileen Tinley
National Funeral Directors Association$100
Dom and Pat DAmbrosio$35
Angela Anello
Michael Mertes
In loving memory of Sean Sullivan. Go Sox. Win one this year for Sean. Love, Michael Mertes and Emily Macaluso
Rosemary Krieger$100
John & Loretta Tierney
Rachel Lancaster
Rick and Tina Betuker
Abigail Stagg$275
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, B. Love, your girls.
Melissa Strock$50
Jana and Isabel Daley$100
Sean was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers are with his family.
Brian and Family Maggiore$50
Mary Lou & Sam Maggiore$100
JoAnna (Yant) Mullett
So sorry to hear about Sean’s passing. I have fond memories of him from high school and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. JoAnna (Yant) Mullett ‘93
MARY JEANNE CASHIN$100
Sean's passing is a tragedy. Jim and I are so sorry for your loss.
Morgan Bergmann$100
Aunt Mo$300
Erin Kaplan$100
Annie Roberts$100
Anonymous$100
Kevin O’Rourke$25
Sheri Stahl
With love, Uncle Robert and Aunt Marcy
Brennan Stitt$50
Peter Mulcrone
Emily Curi
Jillian Frideres
Karen Swift
Katherine Sullivan Frideres
Happy Birthday Brother
Allan & Mary Weiss$100
Jodi Phillips
Mary Sullivan
I love you forever, brother. Breathe easy.
michelle gilhooly$100
Matt Brackmann
John and Claire Sheahin
Sox Machine
Mary Ann & Gunter Alberts
Cousin B and Annie Bananie
CBT 4EVA
Scott Smith$100
Rose Moll$25
Debra Ott$50
Tom and Theresa Wojtalewicz $50
Sending happy birthday wishes on up.
Melanie Hannon$47
Terry Bridges
Alexandra Simon$250
Kevin & Oriana$100
Burns Family
Lisa Doyle
Steve Nienhaus $25
Anonymous$25
KEN CARRANO$10
Matt$47
Anonymous$100
Tyler Rallo
Curtis Rotheiser$15
In memory of Sean
Josh Nelson$50
Ellen Ruhl
In memory of Sean Sullivan. Happy Birthday Sully!
Dianne Konishi$50
Barbara Kuske
I first met Sean before he went in for his lung transplant. I was so impressed with his wonderful interest and care for others. The transplant was a sucess and he was wonderful in his help to others. He always willing to help and support those hoping for a transplant. His joy of life was evident in his travel and activities. He will be sorely missed. Barbara Kuske
Diane Moseley$25
HBD Sean!
Kirsten Evenhouse$25
Happy birthday, Sully ❤️🥃$100
Stephanie Miller $100
Lisa Tower$50
Tracy Mcnamara$25
Anonymous
Ryan Corchard-Keeler
Kevin McKay$100
Teri Truog
Kristina Zayner $50
John Follert$100
Kevin O'Rourke$100
6600 Club$240
Ellen Betuker$500
Maureen Chiavola
Jill Betuker
I love you.
Joseph Morgan$100
Susan and John Clarke$25
Brooklyn Reilly$50
Megan Cavanaugh
Melanie Burks$50
Kezia Sogard
Erin Sullivan DiCianni $250
Pete DiCianni$100
The DiCianni Remembering Sean and his beautiful Irish Smile
Chris Taylor
Adam Greer$10
Nerissa Hudson
Marta Swenor
Robert Voigtmann$100
Romina Reyimjan
Tyler Stil
Sara Corkery
Anonymous$100
Kevin Szeluga
Janet Pica
Mike and Natalie Lamb$50
Jill McCarthy
Laurie Jensen$50
Anna Porter
Linda Brown$50
Carly Bashioum
We will keep fighting the good fight on Sean’s behalf until we find a cure. Sean, I will miss closing down family parties with you so much. Thank you for all the wonderful memories and inspiring so many to soak up every drop of fun to be had always. I love you always!
Jonathan Ireland
James & Emily Lamb
Beth Saladino$50
Patty Corry$25
Anonymous
Galloway Family
This donation is being made on behalf of Sean Sullivan and the Sullivan family.
Daniel Ostalowski$50
Kevin McGlynn$50
Bridget’s Crew & Friends of Sean
Michael LEJCAR
Maureen O’Malley
Joseph Molfese
Barbara Mertes Family$100
It was a privilege to have known brave and kind Sean Sullivan. A true representation of a loving and caring family.
Jenna Silver and Ryan Lambert$25
Brittany Goodwin$100
Donna & Soren Culver
Mike & Marie Claire Amorella $100
Stephanie Smedbron$50
The Bose Family
We will miss you Sean. Rest in Peace.
Bradley Forsythe
CONNIE WHITE $50
Connie White and Family
Steven Godek$250
National Guardian Life Insurance Company$100
O’Malley Family
RJ and Gigi Mundt$100
Alex and Lisa Kovach$100
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Sean and his family.
Ryan, Jill, Sienna & Vera Alexander$75
Amanda Goeppner
Deepest condolences to Sean Sullivan and family -The Goeppner Family
Edward A. Fruth$50
Very sorry for your loss. Debbie and Tony Fruth
Hillary Willis$50
The Renzetti Family
Lara Price$250
Rocque, Sandy, Matt, Anthony & Phil Trem & Families
Sending our condolences and love to the entire Sullivan family.
David Ruhl$250
Patricia & Wilfredo Reffke/Perez
Marian Catholic Class of 1993$1,400
Sean was a great friend to so many and will be missed by all.
Joan Nee
Bill and Joan Nee
Eric Klemundt$50
Randy Schirz$100
Sully, you will be missed.
Rita and Bill Tierney
In memory of our nephew, Sean, who will be missed by all his loving family members.
Megan Magurany$50
Jeffery Sachs$250
Bern and Pris Healy
The Mickey Sullivan Family
We are so heartbroken for the Sullivan Family. Sean fought from the beginning until the end with determination, love and courage. God Bless Sean and the whole Sullivan Family. Breathe easy Sean. Rest in Peace.
Jill Blades & Brett Fordon$100
We are terribly sorry for the loss of Sean and feel lucky to have even known about such a wonderful person as the friends of a friend of Katie’s. He had a far reach (all the way down to South Carolina!) as a survivor and an inspiration. Katie, we are sending our love and wishes for comfort to all of you Sullivans and to Jill.
John Sheahan$250
John Sheahan and Family
Suzanne Elgendy$25
Diana Morrissey$100
Robert Stellato$100
Sean always had a smile on his face. We will miss him. Bob and I express our prayers and warm wishes in this hard time. Take care, Bob and Cheryl Stellato
Vicki & Steve Grantham & Family$200
Colleen Ruegemer$100
Cecilia Hawkins
Thomas Hagarty$50
Kelly Whitlock$100
Sully, you are so missed. Rest easy my sweet, sweet friend.
The Ebert Family$200
Adrian Prohaska
Sending high vibrations of love and warmth
Michael Colianne
Therese Vena
In memory of Sean Sullivan
Marilyn Querciagrossa$100
Tanya Mckenna
Eileen Tinley
National Funeral Directors Association$100
Dom and Pat DAmbrosio$35
Angela Anello
Michael Mertes
In loving memory of Sean Sullivan. Go Sox. Win one this year for Sean. Love, Michael Mertes and Emily Macaluso
Rosemary Krieger$100
John & Loretta Tierney
Rachel Lancaster
Rick and Tina Betuker
Abigail Stagg$275
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, B. Love, your girls.
Melissa Strock$50
Jana and Isabel Daley$100
Sean was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers are with his family.
Brian and Family Maggiore$50
Mary Lou & Sam Maggiore$100
JoAnna (Yant) Mullett
So sorry to hear about Sean’s passing. I have fond memories of him from high school and will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. JoAnna (Yant) Mullett ‘93
MARY JEANNE CASHIN$100
Sean's passing is a tragedy. Jim and I are so sorry for your loss.
Morgan Bergmann$100
Aunt Mo$300
Erin Kaplan$100
Annie Roberts$100
Anonymous$100