Patrick T. “Paddy” Sullivan died peacefully at home on January 15, 2018. Paddy was born in Manhattan, NY on December 7, 1938 and grew up and spent nearly his entire life as a resident of Tappan, NY. He attended Tappan Zee High School and was a devoted Catholic and lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan.
Upon graduating high school, Paddy worked at Orangeburg Pipe in Orangeburg, NY. When his father Leonard died suddenly in 1961, twenty-one year old Paddy quit his job to help his mother, Mary Edna manage the family business Sullivan’s Tappan Inn and to help support his younger siblings.
On August 18, 1962, Paddy married the love of his life Kathleen (Giblin) Sullivan and together they lovingly raised their four sons and continued to operate Sullivan’s for nearly thirty years. Their staff and customers were their dearest friends and extended family. In addition, Paddy loved his home town and proudly served his community as a commissioner and honorary member of the Tappan Fire Department which became another group of dear friends to him.
Paddy is survived by his loving wife, Kathy and his sons and daughters-in-law Patrick and Theresa (Moran) Sullivan of New City, NY, Brian and Cindy (Roper) Sullivan of Eagan, MN, Joseph and Jennifer (O’Brien) Sullivan of Tappan, NY and Barbara (Quinn) Sullivan of Tappan, NY. Paddy is predeceased by his beloved son, Leonard “Lenny” Sullivan. He is also survived by his beautiful granddaughters “Pop’s Girls” Lauren, Maggie, Devin, Colleen, Danielle, Kathleen, Grace, Olivia, Tara, Erin, Deirdre, Katherine and his loving grandsons Thomas and Frank. Few men have loved and enjoyed their grandchildren as much as Paddy did.
He is also survived by his sisters, Sr. Anne
Paddy was larger than life and he had more friends and stories than anyone can count. Having lived in Rockland County nearly his whole life, it seemed he knew everyone and he was known unofficially by his friends as the “Mayor of Tappan.” Despite managing his own business and caring for his family, Paddy always had time to help anyone in need. If someone asked for assistance, Paddy would instantly drop what he was doing and be out the door famously saying, “I’ll be right back!” Paddy’s friendly face, hearty laugh and his kind and generous spirit is what he will be most remembered for.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 19th 3-8pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. (201-767-3050). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Saturday, January 20th at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Tappan, NY. Burial will follow at Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.
In keeping with Paddy’s giving spirit, memorial donations may be made to the Tappan Firemen’s Welfare Fund, 123 Washington St., Tappan NY 10983, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 120 Western Highway, Tappan, NY or any charity of your choice.
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