James “Jim” Joseph O’Sullivan, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 one month before his 80th birthday. Jim was a loving grandfather, father, brother and friend to many and died peacefully in his home in Olathe Kansas with his family by his side.
Jim was born on September 5, 1939 in Kansas City MO to James Joseph O’Sullivan Sr and Margaret Mary Damon. He was the oldest of five children. Jim joined the Navy in 1958 and upon returning home Jim met the love of his life, Roberta Dischman and they were happily married for 44 years before her death in 2007. Throughout his career, Jim worked as a Kansas City Missouri police officer, and later as chemical operator for Bayer retiring after 28 years of service. Jim was a strong, faithful man. He is loved and will be greatly missed.
Jim is survived by his loving friend Eileen Tilley; children Teresa Wilson, Timothy O’Sullivan (Mary); grandchildren Hans Wilson, Sydney Dringman (Nick), Maggie O’Sullivan; great-grandaughter Vivian Kathleen Dringman; brother Dennis O’Sullivan (Kathy); sister-in-laws Mary O’Sullivan (Robert “Bob”), Lynn O’Sullivan (William “Bill”); 10 nieces and nephews as well as many other beloved friends and relatives. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James and Margaret O’Sullivan; wife Roberta O’Sullivan; siblings Kathleen Lake, William O’Sullivan and Robert O’Sullivan.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, August 10 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Olathe. Family will welcome friends from 10am – 11am followed by a Rosary at 11 and mass at 11:30am. Private graveside services are planned at a later date.
Friends and family are welcome to join the family at Austin’s (11180 S. Lone Elm Rd, just north of St. Paul) following Saturday’s services from 12:30 – 2pm to offer a toast to Jim and share your favorite memories.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Catholic Charities Hospice or The Byrne Out Cancer Foundation.
Condolences may be offered at www.McGilley-Frye.com
