Paul Sullivan 1954-2021
STRUTHERS — Paul “Sully” Sullivan, 67, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, surrounded with his loving family, at his side. He took his final ride on his Harley to the gates of heaven.
Paul was born April 25, 1954, in Youngstown, to the late Paul and Nancy Sullivan.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. Paul loved to ride his Harley, playing bingo with his wife, spending time with his kids, grandkids and his great-granddaughter and the lottery. He was also an avid Raiders fan, watching the games and calling his grandson, Vinnie, to bet on the games. Paul was known best for always making sure people were fed. Going home hungry was not an option. He was especially known for his Thursday and Sunday “Homemade Spaghetti days.” He was also known to his neighbors as the “Mayor of Creed Street.”
He is survived by his wife, LuLu Cappitte Sullivan; his children, Mike (Tammy) Sullivan, Jaime (John) Caudill, Dan (Amanda) Sullivan and Stacey Sullivan; his grandchildren, Michael, DJ (Kayla), Jordan,Vinnie, Mylee and Matti; his great-granddaughter, Mela (his little meatloaf); his niece, Samantha; great-niece, Arianna; great-nephew, Santino; and his aunt, Betty (Cordova) Bartos; his cousin, Eddie (Phyllis) Sullivan, and many, many, more cousins; his little dog, Peanut; and his best friend, Carmen Neapolitan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Nancy Cordova Sullivan; his sister, Kathy Wayne; and his favorite dogs, Doobie and Bear Bear.
Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Kirila Funeral Home in Struthers. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, starting with a prayer service at 9:30 a.m., at the funeral home, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m., at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers.
Lunch to follow the funeral service, being held at Tangier in Struthers. The Sol Man will be dearly missed by his family, community and his many friends.
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