Deborah Sullivan

Deborah graduated from Ft. Hamilton High School and Staten Island Community College. She worked in banking, retail, and as a medical/dental assistant for employers including Xerox, SunTrust, Home Depot, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Glastonbury Dental and Dr. Koli. She enjoyed speed skating, swimming, golf, and church activities and was known for her beautiful smile, joyous personality, and always-happy disposition.

She is survived by her spouse John of 52 years; brother Jimmy; sister Diane; in laws Frank, Kevin, Jean, Brian, Alyce, nieces and nephews, Cara, Samantha, Caterina, Matt, Michael, Glen, Dylan, Jill, Shaun, Kate, Meagan, Robert and Brian. She was preceded in death by her parents Owen and Elsie, sister Jeannie, brother Billy, and sister in law Bobby.

A Mass will be held at St. Andrews Ukrainian Catholic Church, followed by a reception in the church hall. She will be interred at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens. Dates and times to be announced.

Contributions In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HPH Hospice: https://www.chaptershealth.org/chapters-health-foundation/personal-giving/.

On behalf of the family, thank you for your kind words, cards, and calls. Debbie’s joyful smile will be missed. Her deep faith sustained her through her journey home — she is in a better place, with God.