Peter Orr O'Sullivan

Peter Orr O'Sullivan obituary, Black Hawk, CO

Peter Orr O'Sullivan

Peter O'Sullivan Obituary

Peter Orr O'Sullivan passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 18, 2025, at the age of 65. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his sudden death.

He was loved by many, and was smart and always had a quick wit, he loved to make people laugh and was very loving and kind to everyone. He loved his daughters and always put them first. He loved his life, his dogs and an array of music including the Grateful Dead. His interests were tinkering around the house, model building, hiking, stain glass making, watching his kids sports events, and being with friends and family.

He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He was born in Darby, PA, and raised in Emmaus, PA. He attended Emmaus High School in Emmaus, PA and went onto college and was a graduate of Bloomsburg college in Bloomsburg, PA, earning a degree in business. Later, he attended a culinary school in Philadelphia, PA, working as a chef for a time. He enjoyed living in the mountains of Colorado in Black Hawk for the last 30 years and worked at the Famous Bonanza and Easy Street casino in Compliance management.

Preceded in death by his parents, William Stark and Betty Jane O'Sullivan, and William Stellar, husband of Gail. He is survived by five siblings; two daughters Katelyne and Sterling; sister Gail Stellar and her 3 children and 6 grandchildren; sister Doris O'Sullivan; brothers Bill (Cindy) O'Sullivan Jr., Bob (Diane) O'Sullivan and their two children and one grandchild; sister Carol O'Sullivan and her son.

Pete's Celebration of Life is at Horan & McConaty Funeral Service, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227, Friday, February 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm, reception to follow. Service to be live streamed at: https://bxcited.com/peter-orr-osullivan/


To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Horan & McConaty Funeral Service & Cremation - Southwest Denver/Lakewood

3101 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Denver, CO 80227

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