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Martha Sullivan Obituary

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Martha Sullivan
May 19, 1921 - May 1, 2018
Martha Sullivan passed away at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Sullivan, whom she married in 1943. She grew up in Syracuse, NY, where she graduated from St. Anthony of Padua High School. Martha worked in administration before moving to California, where she retired from Southern Wine & Spirits. Later in her life she moved to Colorado to be near her family. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and traveling. She is survived by her son, Patrick Sullivan (Barbara Sullivan); two grandchildren, Terrance Sullivan and Kevin Sullivan; four great-grandchildren and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Services and interment will be held in her hometown of Syracuse.

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Published by The Gazette on May 13, 2018.

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