Fr. Daniel O'Sullivan

Rev. Fr. Daniel O'Sullivan, age 89, died peacefully at his home on May 6, 2023. Fr. O'Sullivan was born on December 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, to Daniel and Anne O'Sullivan. He was baptized in St. Bernard's Church in Detroit and attended St. Bernard's School, where he graduated with his high school diploma in 1951. Fr. O'Sullivan went on to attend Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit and graduated in June 1956. He subsequently attended St. John's Provincial Seminary in Plymouth from 1956 to 1960. On June 4, 1960, he was ordained a priest. Fr. O'Sullivan dedicated his life to serving others through his work in the church and the community at large. During his 63 year priesthood, Fr. Danny served various parishes and locations, including St. Dennis in Royal Oak from June 1960 - June 1965, Patronage of St. Joseph in Detroit from 1965 - 1967, Our Lady of Refuge in Orchard Lake from 1969 - 1972, St. Michael's-St. Joseph Kingston-Mayville from 1972 - 1974, Sacred Heart in Birch Run from 1974 - 1979, Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak from 1980 - 1985, Detroit Psychiatric Hospital from 1985 - 1998, and St. Francis of Assisi Church in New Haven-Ray Twp from 1991 - 2000. He began senior priest status in 2000. Fr. O'Sullivan is survived by his brother, Eugene (Lynn), fifteen nieces and nephews, and thirty-two great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Anne O'Sullivan, and his sisters: Bridget DeWitte and Mary Eileen Mulrenan. Fr. O'Sullivan will be remembered for his unwavering faith, compassion, and dedication to his community. He touched the lives of so many through his pastoral care and ministry. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and parishioners. Visitation for Fr. O'Sullivan will take place on Wednesday from 2 pm to 8 pm with Rosary 6 pm and Scripture Service 7 pm at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, located at 2100 Twelve Mile Rd., Royal Oak. In-State Thursday 9:30 am until time of funeral Mass 11 am at National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica (the Mass will also be livestreamed at https://shrinechurch.com/live-streamed-mass). His great friend, Rev. Joseph Horn will be the homilist. Entombment will take place privately at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, St. James Mausoleum, 17100 Van Dyke Ave., Detroit. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul () or to the Fr. Solanus Capuchin Soup Kitchen (). Share a memory at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com.

Fr. Daniel O'Sullivan

December 29, 1933 - May 6, 2023