Patrick Sullivan Obituary

Dr. Sullivan was a good and gracious man. And he was an and excellent, caring physician! I still miss him.

I always shared my feelings jokingly of getting older with my dear physician, Patrick Sullivan. With a smile now on my face because I just wrote of knowing Dr. Sullivan for almost thirty years when indeed I knew him for almost forty years!

Dr. Patrick Sullivan was so knowledgeable, kind and so helpful when it came to me being his patient for almost thirty years. He never ignored a phone call...if busy when i called he always called me back the same day. I have so many wonderful memories of Dr. Sullivan. I am so glad he retired when he did being able to spend some time with his family that he spoke of so kindly. My thoughts and prayers are with them today. Rest In Peace dear Dr. Sullivan.

I've never been able to find a doctor as kind, patient and as knowledgeable as Dr. Sullivan. I met him way back in 1979. He was always available for me when I called...always called me right back. He was so right in many diagnosis. I miss him so much...especially when I am at NWMH to see my other doctors. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family whom who spoke of so fondly. Rest In Peace, Dr. Sullivan.

Maggie Graney

Dr Sullivan was a wonderful doctor and friend to me and my family. He was a great doctor and person, so kind, patient and intelligent. I think of him and miss him, he was truly unique.

I was a patient of Dr. Sullivan's for 30+ years. I just learned of his passing today. It brought tears to my eyes. Dr. Sullivan was an insightful, sympathetic, caring physician who had a manner about him that others could only aspire to. I've thought about him a lot over the years. He proved himself to be more than a doctor. He was a friend, a guide, a tutor, an inspiration and the "Best Doctor Ever". Albeit belated, my condolences to his family. You lost someone really special.

Dr. Sullivan was a very caring, thoughtful and wonderful doctor for my wife and me for over 30 years. He had a lovely sense of humor and was always there when we needed him. His many years of experience made him very practical and enabled us to avoid multiple tests when he was able to diagnose a condition based on his extensive experience. We think of him often and every time we are near Huron and Michigan Avenue we are sad that he is no longer with us. We wish the best for his family in the years ahead.
Mike & Holly Reiter

Dr. Sullivan was a good and decent man and he was my friend. I was also privileged to be his patient for over 30 years. He had a wonderful bedside manner with the "gift" of making bad news palatable. I still think of him often with fondest memories.

With love and prayers dear friend

My heart goes out to Pats family and patients.We were friends at Northwestern when I was an apprentice Medical Photographer of 18 and he was a medical student . He and other medical students and I would have lunch together.He loved medicine and languages.When I entered the Dominican order he would write to me in Latin so Mother Superior never knew Pat was a male. His sense of humor was always present. He was always studying and was loved by all who knew him.May his walk on Sprit Road be filled with Peace and Light, he is with his brother and parents again,blessings,Dr.Mary Gayle Selfridge

My heart goes out to the family and patients of my dear friend Pat Sullivan. We were at Northwestern together. I was an apprentice medical photographer and he was a medical student.He had a wonderful sense of humor and was an exceptionally dedicated student. We had a dear friendship and he wrote to me when I entered the convent and signed his letters in Latin Pat so they did not know they came from a man.Blessings and heartfelt sympathy.Dr.Mary Gayle Selfridge

June 5, 2019

I just found out about the passing of my dear Dr. Patrick Sullivan. I was a patient of Dr. Sullivan's for 39 years. He was such a wonderful, caring, professional doctor...always took time to listen, to return phone calls, always asked about my children and grandchildren. He had the patience of a saint. This photo was so like him. I cried when I saw it. I was so upset when he announced his retirement but I knew he knew it was time and he wanted to spend it with his dear wife and family. My prayers, condolences, and thoughts are with all of you.

I suppose by now a memorial Mass has been offered for Doctor Sullivan so I will offer my Mass and Holy Communion this weekend for him.

God Bless all of you. Dr. Sullivan was a wonderful man!

Maggie Graney

I am so very sorry to be reading now of his passing. I was referred to Dr. Sullivan in 1976 and over the years he cared for my mother, father and me. He was a true healer, one of those individuals who exemplified the best by being human, humble and so caring. And then there was his clinical acumen and judgment that were always so right on. When my mother passed away (in Phoenix, where she lived the last four years of her life), I sent Dr. Sullivan a card, thanking him for his care of her and making sure that he knew that she was always so proud that he had been her doctor. He called me the day he received the card, to thank me. No, thank you, dear doctor. Rest well and know that you will never be forgotten by those whose lives you touched and were made better by knowing you.

Just seen this obituary of Dr. Patrick Sullivan. I want to say he was a wonderful doctor. I hadn't been seeing a doctor on a regular basis and, Patrick was my first medical general practitioner. At the age of 47 he examined me and felt uneasy about one of his findings during my examination. He told me that we have to be sure of these things. Pat referred me to an excellent specialist who in turn discovered that I had prostrate cancer.. The cancer was discovered right before affecting the other organs. After surgery I'm still around 17 years later. Pat added such a calmness to his practice that eased the mind of panic and, tension in his patients. I have missed him since his retirement and, truly even the more now, knowing he's not around anymore. May his good memories forever live in the hearts of all who loved him. Curtis Sims

My husband and I went to Dr. Sullivan for many years. He cared about his patients. The best doctor....Ever!
Arlene Philbin

Pat Sullivan was my doctor for over forty years and also took care of my husband, son and
daughter. He was one of the finest doctors and people I have ever met. I was so sad when
he retired and will miss his gift as a wonderful doctor and truly caring human being.

Nancy Trainer

Dr. Sullivan's passing is a tragedy for his family, his friends, and his patients. As a physician, he was without equal, being a brilliant diagnostician and a compassionate person who listened to his patients. A very well known colleague at Northwestern once said to me that he was probably the very top diagnostician in the hospital. My family can confirm that to be the case and also is able to verify that he took the time to talk and listen to us, no matter how busy he was. Medicine was his profession as well as avocation and one hopes that people he mentored will follow suit though he will be a very difficult act to follow. We very much miss Dr. Sullivan and know that no one will ever take his place in our lives.

He was classmate at Holy Cross and freshman year he was next door (a guy from Chicago also). Pat took notes in shorthand and typed them at night after class. After that he would study and do papers (where did he get the time) Pat's notes were so good that at finals he would have 10 so classmates using his notes. Pat, I think recorded the jokes the professor told and that was included in his notes.
I think of him and Holy Cross often and they are all treasured memories.

My deepest condolences to the Sullivan family. I just learned about Dr. Sullivan's passing, and I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Sullivan was my doctor for a long time and it broke my heart when he retired. He was a prince among men. He had a mystical quality about him, revealing itself in his ability to quickly diagnose your medical condition. I will always remember his highly developed sense of humor as well as his genuine concern for his patients. Take heart now that you know he is with God. I am certain God always had Dr. Sullivan's picture in his wallet and is now happy to give Patrick his heavenly reward. May God ease your pain with the knowledge that one day you will see your beloved Patrick again.

Deeply saddened to learn of Pat's passing. He was a good person and a a great partner in our medical practice . Perpetual student whether it was medicine, or language. Loved by his patients and admired by his colleagues. He will be deeply missed. Roy

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad time and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

I was very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My family and I were very close to Joe and Kay, and their children: Pat, Billy, Mary Kay, and Connie. I have many wonderful memories of spending time with all of them.

We actually lived with the family for a short time in 1950. For many years there were some wonderful parties and their house and at ours in Evergreen Park.

Our condolences to all the family. Please let us know the date and time of the service and we will try to attend.
Sincerely, Deacon Tom and Irene Corcoran
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so long Pat, you were a great doc and a great friend . you will be sorely missed. Stu

Pat was a brilliant doctor and a good friend. He had an inquisitive mind and never stopped learning. We worked together helping many patients. He will be sorely missed.
Stuart Poticha MD

My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. His love and memories will live on through his living children and grandchildren, a legacy that not all people leave. Lovingly and respectfully,
Sophia Ronis

Loved working for Pat and Wes.. Nancy and Pat raised wonderful children. I have fond memories

So sorry, Pat was a long time friend and great doc, great sense of humor,always a smile,we had shared many patients.

Dr. Sullivan was our fabulous doctor for more than 35 years. He was kind and caring and took an interest in his patients. We have missed him ever since he retired.

Doc Sullivan was my one and only internist after I was out of the care of my pediatrician. That was 40 years ago. After I married, he took my husband on as a patient and I credited Doc for keeping him alive all these years. It was always like visiting an old friend when you had an appointment. His great knowledge and caring ways made him the best. We were heartbroken when he retired and we are heartbroken again at his passing. All our sympathy goes to the Sullivan family.

Dr. Sullivan was my Dr. and the best Internist I ever had. I feel incredibly bad that he did not have the chance to enjoy more of his retirement but I hope he enjoyed as much as he could.

Dr. Sullivan was so dedicated, so true and so caring. I doubt very much that there will ever be another one like him.

Thank you Dr. Sullivan for all that you did for me over the years and you will be sorely missed!!

Most sincerely,

David S. Atlas

To live a life being industrious and assisting others is truly a reward (Ecclesiastes 3:12,13). To family and friends, may you find comfort in your memories.

I am so sorry for you great loss. Have comfort in knowing that he is now in peace.

What a loss.
His sensitivity and knowledge went to make him a unique doctor. After my husband had complications from a stroke Dr Sullivan offered
consulation understanding and genuine concern.
His kindness will never be .forgotten. My husband was not his patient but Dr.Sullivan offered us the comfort of hope at a pretty scary time.
To his family... thank you for sharing
my heart goes out to you all.

I knew Pat for just under 30 years. Such a smart man yet so unassuming and practical. So caring. His reasons for retiring were sound, but his sadness about doing so was apparent. He loved the intellectual challenge and his patients. I hope his family finds solace in the many words of kindness they will read in these messages. The magnitude of people whose lives he positively impacted will lift even the saddest hearts. A life well livedin service to others and loved by all who knew him.

I am so sorry to learn of the death of Dr. Sullivan, who was my doctor for over 30 years. He was a wonderful man and a wonderful doctor. No matter what, he would always return calls so quickly and treated each ailment with such kindness and concern. He always had time to chat and catch up. I had worked with his son Rob at Leo Burnett and we would talk about that and about my many home improvement projects. I am very grateful to have been under his great care for so many years. My deepest sympathies to the Sullivan family for this great loss.

I am so sorry to learn of the death of Dr. Sullivan, who was my doctor for over 30 years.
He was a wonderful man and a wonderful doctor. No matter what, he would return my phone calls within hours and treated each ailment with such kindness and concern. He always had time to chat and catch up. I had worked with his son Rob at Leo Burnett and we would always talk about that and about the many projects I was doing in my old house. He was one of a kind and the world is less without him. My deepest sympathies to his family on their great loss.
Patty Siebert

Dr. Sullivan was a good and decent man...he was also my friend. As a 20yr+ patient of Dr. Sullivan, he always gave me the real impression that I was his most important patient, in the entire world! This was only one of the rare qualities that made him the best doctor that I've ever had...bar none! Though I'll certainly miss him, I was fortunate to be in his care for so many years. This was a true blessing!

-Bob King

Dr. Sullivan was the back up for Dr. Robert Holstein, my primary physician.

When I suffered a dog bite on vacation and learned Dr. Holstein was on vacation, I groaned, knowing I would have to come in from Michigan and see his back up. Who ever that was.

Dr. Sullivan took my call and called in a prescription for me. The drugs brought down the swelling and I felt fine shortly.

When ever I was in the office, Dr. Sullivan greeted me and was always helpful and kind. I told Dr. Holstein he could not have found a better comrade!

What a loss for the universe! In my opinion, there were few doctors of Dr. Sullivan's amazing caliber.

Dr. Sullivan was my GP from the time I moved to Chicago in 1982 until his retirement. He was a true professionalknowledgeable and competentbut also warm, kind and so darn funny. I loved chatting about current event with him, but also hearing about his kids and grands, whom he dearly loved. He will be greatly missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Sullivan will be missed by all that knew him. He was my doctor for many years. He was a caring, smart, and all around great doctor. who really cared for his patients. He was one of a kind. Whenever I told another doctor that I was a patient of Dr. Sullivan they would remark what a wonderful doctor he was and he was. May your memory of him be a blessing forever.

Dr Sullivan was by far and away the best doctor I have ever encountered. He was kind and caring and he listened. He was scary smart but made it all seem like common sense. He was sneaky funny. Words to live by: if you want to stop a ringing in your ears just play your favorite music louder. The world was a better place with him. And he will be missed

So sorry for your loss. He was a very special person to me. He will truly be missed. I met him at Warren Barr. I truly enjoyed taking care of him.
Sharon Hogg

Pat was a wonderful doctor to my whole family and great friend. His tastes were simple as in his love of grilled cheese sandwiches which had to be buttered on both sides of each piece of bread. Pat always had a smile on his face. He truly cared about your interests and feelings. a true renaissance man who will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Patrick Sullivan you have earned your place in God's house.

So sorry that the best Dr I've ever known has gone on to be with the angels. Dr Pat took good care and counsel of me for over 30 years. We always had a good laugh, and he was a good listener and adviser. My heartfelt condolences to his loving family. He will be missed, but his spirit lives on in you. Sincerest sympathy, Michael McMahon

As he journeyed across the face of this earth, he created a Godly masterpiece. His death notice captured that perfectly! I do believe he's now in the presence of the only One who loves him more than we do. Words cannot...

His journey across the face of this earth was a Godly masterpiece, as is his death notice! From our loving arms into God's...what a life.