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Richard Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Richard P. beloved husband and best friend of Meleesa (nee McGuire), loving father of Meleesa, Melinda, and Richard, dear brother of Jack (Marylou) and the late Fr. Gorman "Gerry", O.Carm, Jimmy and Bob, dear son of the late Helen and James. Retired Chicago Police Officer (42 years) and Korean War Veteran (Air Force). Funeral Fridav, 11:00 a.m. from Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem), to St. Daniel the Prophet Church, 5300 S. Natoma, Chicago, IL for a 11:30 a.m. funeral Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 6001 W. 111th St., Worth, IL. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information: 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2009.

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Mary Turner

October 29, 2009

Dear Mel. please accept my deepest condolances for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.

Love Mary

Mary Ellen Deiter

October 22, 2009

Mel, my very deepest sympathy . My prayers are with you. God Bless you.

October 22, 2009

Meleesa, You know my love and prayers are with you and the children. Keep in your heart always the wonderful memories of Richard, your husband and best friend. Love, Melinda ("Southern" Melinda)

Carol & Bob Kraupner

October 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

October 21, 2009

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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