Forrest "Sully" Sullivan

1921 - 2020

Forrest "Sully" Sullivan obituary, 1921-2020, Portland, OR

BORN

1921

DIED

2020

Forrest Sullivan Obituary


FORREST “SULLY” SULLIVAN
November 3, 1921 ˜ September 1, 2020

Sully passed away peacefully on Sept. 1, 2020 at 3 p.m., surrounded by his family.
His passion and hobbies in life were baseball, coaching & movies. In 1977, he was honored as “Baseball Man of the Year for his Devoted Service and Outstanding Leadership to Amateur Baseball and the City of Portland.”
Sully is survived by his wife, Viola; brother, John; two daughters, Linda and Rebecca; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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Published by The Columbian on Sep. 20, 2020.
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Thinking of Uncle Sully and missing him. Sending Love to you, Viola.

Maureen McCann

Friend

September 12, 2023

Missing our dear Sully. Sending love to the family in remembrance of him.

Maureen McCann

September 12, 2021

Sully first came into my life 20 years ago when I was 5 years old. He loved playing solitaire and I would sit on his lap for hours playing with him. When I got to big to sit on his lap I would sit next to him. He taught me how to play Gin Rummy, when my grandmother and I would play with him I would always win. He was a big supporter on anything I wanted to do. He loved my mac-n-cheese, homemade soups, and biscotti I would make at Christmas. I always thought it was funny that he would watch sports on TV muted. I asked him why once and he said I already know what's going on and I don't want to listen to their crap. When he would watch movies he has the volume as high as it would go. You could hear the whole movie anywhere in the house. I wont be able to make it to the service, sometimes living so far away as its disadvantages. Sully I love and miss you, please say high to mom.

Allyson

Grandchild

September 24, 2020

Sully first came into my life 20 years ago when I was 5 years old. He loved playing solitaire and I would sit on his lay for hours playing solitaire with him. As I got older I got to big to sit on his lap, so I would sit next to him and play. He also taught me how to play Gin Rummy, my grandmother and I would play it with him and I would always win.
He was a huge supporter on anything I wanted to do. Sully and my grandmother would always take me out to dinner on my birthday and I usually picked Olive Garden. He would say he loves Olive Garden, but rarely goes. He loved my mac-n-cheese, homemade soups and biscotti I would make at Christmas time. I always thought it was funny that he would watch sports on TV muted, I once asked him why and he said, I already know what's going on and I don't want to listen to their crap. Then when he would watch movies the volume would be as high as it could go. You could hear the whole movie any where in the house. He always had 2 cookies every morning with his coffee. I asked him what's the trick to live long, and he said having desert after dinner, even as simple as warmed up apple sauce. Sully I love and miss you please tell mom I said hi.

Allyson

Grandchild

September 24, 2020

Great Baseball coach showed me how to pitch and hit. May God bless him and may he live eternally in heaven. lived at that time on 14th and Failing
Lee Doyle
Pensacola Florida

Lee Doyle

Acquaintance

September 23, 2020

Thinking of you, Viola and the family. Sending love to you all. I will miss "Uncle Sully" very much.

Maureen McCann

September 22, 2020

Sully ALWAYS had a smile on his face, and sincerely enjoyed being with his family and friends. He had a fun and ornery twinkle in his eye, and had a great sense of humor! A person knew that if they were going to be getting together with Sully, they would be in for some laughs and an enjoyable time.
Growing up with Tom allowed me to also be mentored and coached by Sully in sports activities. Sully coached us on pitching and hitting in baseball, as well as 'hitting' the jump shot in basketball. He played an important role in my young life growing up.
I will always hold fond memories of Sully.
Greg Moss

September 20, 2020

Sully was a wonderful Uncle to my husband Tom. He was like his father to him. I met Sully for the first time when I dated Tom. He welcomed me and with a big hug! He always said Tom and I were met together and loved how much we loved each other. Sadly Tom suddenly passed away May 6th at 59 this year. Sully and Vi came to see me and you could see in Sully's eyes the unbelievable sadness at the loss of Tom. He would tell him he was like a son to him. They had a special bond from Sully coaching Tom, talking business and family. Tom and I enjoyed going out with Sully and Vi for dinner where we would spend hours enjoying each others company! Vi made Sully so happy and they were a joy to be around. Sully and Tom are together and I know they are watching over Vi and me! Thank you Sully for all the wonderful memories!

Anne Barwick

Family

September 18, 2020

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