Death Of FDNY Member Larry Sullivan August 20, 2012 The NYPD Emerald Society mourns the passing of Larry Sullivan on Monday August 20, 2012. He was an active FDNY Fire Fighter assigned to Rescue Company 5 and a 23 year department veteran. His son Robert (MTS-Impact) and his 2 brothers Tom (Retired ESS-6) and Danny (Retired PBSI) are all Emerald Society members. Larry was 53 years old and he and his wife Ginny were the proud parents of five. Along with Robert there is Larry Jr., Erin, James and Kathleen, ranging in age 17 through 30 years. Larry had been battling 9-11 related cancer since early 2011. His courage during this gallant fight was no doubt fueled by the love that filled his home every day. Even during the most trying of times when radiation and chemotherapy would sap him of nearly all his strength and energy he would not give up. Those who were most dear to him were always close by and ready to comfort him. When it became apparent in recent weeks that he would succumb to his illness Larry began hospice care. The family quickly converted the basement into comfortable quarters. Space was made for visitors to be at his bedside along with equipping the room with a large HD-TV and a laptop computer. All this to afford him with a respite from the terrible pain and anguish that never seemed to go away. During his final hours on Monday with Ginny and his kids by his side he seemed to be at peace. They played some Irish music for him to enjoy and in his last moments he prayed the Our Father together with Robert. Sometime after he gracefully passed on, the men of Rescue-5 carried his flag draped body from the house. Outside a solemn contingent of his brother firemen gave him a tearful salute. Larry Sullivan's family and friends can console knowing that his agonizing days have come to an end and he now rest in peace. Larry leaves behind his devoted wife of 32 years Ginny, along with his cherished children Larry Jr. and his wife Robyn, Robert, Erin, James and Kathleen. His dear mother Aileen Sullivan Jones and loving siblings Sharon, Tommy and Danny. Also many adoring nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the Sullivan Family request donation in Larry Sullivan's name be made to: FDNY Fire Family Transport, PO Box 340949 Brooklyn, NY 11234. Arrangements: Colonial Funeral Home 718.351.5858, 2819 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island NY 10306. Visiting 2-4 & 7-9 on Wednesday August 22 & Thursday August 23. 11 am Mass Friday August 24, St. Margaret Mary RC Church 560 Lincoln Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306