Mary Theresa Sullivan's Obituary
Mary Theresa Sullivan, 80, of Marlton, NJ, passed away on March 9, 2021 at Virtua Marlton Hospital. She is survived by her nephew, Brian G’Sullivan and his family as well as many cousins, both in the United States and in Ireland. Her brother, Maurice “Sonny”Joseph Sullivan, Jr., preceded her in death on April 16, 2020.
Mary was born on December 2, 1940 to Maurice Joseph Sullivan and Ellen Sullivan, née Halpin, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary graduated from Little Flower High School in Phila. in 1958. Upon completion of High School, Mary began teaching at Our Lady of Fatima while getting her degree from Holy Family College. She then began her 52 years of service teaching at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Moorestown, NJ. She retired in 2013.
Mary was known for her love of Church, family and friends, baseball, her Irish heritage, math, and Suduko, but most especially for her dedication to teaching and to her students.
Mary received the Sister Michael Vincent Award for 60 years of “service, love and dedication to Our Lady of good Counsel School.” She faithfully served the school through teaching, chairing the middle States Accreditation Committee, organizing school events, fundraisers and food drives. She had a heart to reach and serve each student and also her community and beyond , whether it was a child struggling with Math or a family devastated by Katrina.
Mary loved people and lived to serve them. She is loved by many and will be missed by all. A Mass will be held for Mary and her brother at Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Marlton, NJ at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. The service will also be live-streamed for those who can not attend. Link below. Church seating is limited and face masks are required.
https://boxcast.tv/view/in-celebration-of-the-life-of-mary-sullivan-cmkdxewpwiuuguxdioms
Memories of Mary’s life can be shared at www.givnish.com. Flowers may be sent to Joan of Arc Catholic Church or in lieu of flowers, we would urge you to consider honoring Mary by helping a neighbor in need or practicing random acts of kindness in her memory. She helped so many with her generosity, it seems only fitting that we continue her legacy by doing likewise.
Click this link to view additional details about Mary's Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/mary-sullivan-2021
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