Many thoughts and prayers for all of you.

Cherish all of your special memories that are in your heart of your Mother, Wife and Grandma and Special Aunt.

She was one in a trillion, no  one that can be compared to and a person  that was loved so much by her family and friends.  

An angel  on earth and in heaven.

I feel so blessed to have know Pauline and her family

Suzi Z






So many good thoughts of Pauline's thoughtfulness and loving ways especially with children. Marianne was treated like she was one of 
Paulines' own when she was at her home. They are so many wonderful acts of kindness and love about Pauline that will never be forgotten.

Suzi Z.

It has taken me these few past days to actually accept that this amazing, beautiful, kind, giving and all-around wonderful woman is gone.  

I have no words to express my sadness at the passing of dearest Pauline. I last saw Pauline on the 4th of July when we gathered at Dawn and Seyi’s house. She was the same caring and giving woman, hugging her grand-babies, playing with them, and planting those special Nana kisses on them. Even though you could tell she was a little tired, her grand-babies were her primary focus.  

She was very ready and anxious to courageously fight this dreadful specter. We all were praying, and we were ever so hopeful she would beat it, at least we thought she would have a fighting chance. 
It makes me sad beyond words that you didn’t get a chance to even start the fight, Pauline. 

I am devastated!  I am so sad it hurts.  Each time I look at the picture we took on my birthday in March, fresh tears come to my eyes when I look at your beautiful face with your beautiful smile.  Why did this happen?  It is so unfair!  

My heart aches for Tom, for TJ, for Dawn, and for all of Pauline’s other special children.  My heart aches most for the grandchildren that will grow up without their wonderful Nana around. My utmost sympathies to all of you, to the entire Sullivan and Ziller families. Please be comforted in the Lord.  

Dearest Pauline was taken away on the wings of Angels, and the Lord has welcomed her home.
 
Sleep well and RIP Pauline; beautiful, precious, amazing in-law and friend. 

YOU WILL ALWAYS STAY IN OUR HEARTS.


My deepest sympathies to Tom and family.  As childhood friends, I cherish the camping trips I took with Pauline and her family!  I don't think I ever went camping after that, so maybe that is why those times were so special.  I do remember her falling head over heels for Tom and most importantly her fibrant personality.  We had an awesome circle of friends growing up in Roxana! May God bless all of you at this very difficult time.  Cindy (Nemeth) Huffman


I grew up with the Ziller family. Celebrating kids Christmas parties at the Cesare Battisti lodge. Pauline would always give me a hug and a beautiful smile. I brought my daughter to her house to swim and when she worked at Omni superstore she used to let her scan the groceries. Pauline would go out of her way to help anyone and she was a beautiful person inside and out. May you rest in peace

You are truly an angel above now but taken way to soon. My heart is just broken today 💔
You left me with everlasting memories that I still share today about you, my mom, and myself. You were beautiful inside and out. I’ll never forget you being at the hospital when I delivered my twins 12 years ago and making me laugh, encouraging me, and being right there to say hello to them. You were one of my moms best friends and neighbor and now I know you two are reunited probably playing bags. You will always hold a special place in my heart. Say hello to my mom and dad for me Pauline. May you be a guardian angel from here on out. You are truly missed and loved. 

So very sad to hear about this. I was just getting to know Pauline and found her to be such a sweet, sweet lady.   Condolences and blessings to her husband Tom and all her family.
Myrna

Bill and I were so sad to hear of Pauline's passing. Pauline was such a kind, generous and genuine soul. I know this must have profoundly shaken the extended Sullivan and Ziller and Ricciardi families to the core and her loss will be a real trial to you all, one from which it  will be so hard to heal, so great will her loss be felt.

Pauline was like the sun of her family's solar system around which all the families rotated; her commitment and love for her family the gravity that held everyone together. Pauline was the kind of person she was because she learned from the best, her mom and dad, Betty and Bob Ziller.  I was only a part of the Ziller family for a short time, and although I was too young and easily overwhelmed by it all, there is no denying the Ziller's and thus Pauline's desire to be inclusive to all, generous with time and love (and food!) and to make sure family always came first no matter what, is what a life well lived is truly about. 

I can see Pauline surrounded by all the family's love on the other side. They are having a big party like the Riccardi family used to have at Nono's house. Everyone is cooking up a celebration feast and standing with open arms to welcome Pauline home. I know Betty and Bob are so proud!
Love,
Sandy

I just loved Pauline! She always had a smile on her face. Every family function we had with the Ziller's, she would go out of her way to seek me out and have a seat waiting for me right next to her. We would talk and catch up about the old days in Roxana, talk about our families, about her and Tom's life together and ALWAYS about her grandchildren and all the joy they brought her. When my middle son T.J "played out" at a nearby restaurant, she brought her entire family out to watch him perform. She even brought Zac and Sherri's Robbie up to get T.J.'s autograph! I feel such a loss at her passing. I talked to her less then a month ago and she told me she was not scared about starting her treatments, just glad to get them started while she still felt well. I know Pauline will be watching over her family and all of us...the world lost a kind gentle soul when she passed. I will NEVER forget her kindness towards me! Rest in peace my friend. Save me a seat next to you in paradise!

My condolences to Tom and family .  
I went to school with Pauline.  She always seem to have a smile on her face,  and was always a loving person.  My prayers will be with the Sullivan and Ziller family during these difficult days.  🙏🏻

OBITUARY

Pauline Lea Sullivan

December 4, 1958 – August 10, 2020

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

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