Lieutenant Patrick J. Sullivan began his 27-year career with the New York City Fire Department on October 7, 1985. After his probationary training, Pat was assigned to Engine 310 in Brooklyn. Five years later, he went “across the floor” to Ladder 174, where he served until his promotion to lieutenant on September 7, 1996. As a lieutenant, he bounced for a period of time until he was assigned to Engine 45 in the Bronx on June 26, 1999. He served there for five years before again going “across the floor” to Ladder 58 for the remainder of his years as a New York City firefighter.
Pat enjoyed sports, both as a spectator and a participant. He would be sure to join in a few basketball games with friends at local parks and gymnasiums whenever he could, but his true sports passion was playing hockey on an FDNY team, which he did for most of his years as a firefighter. He was also an avid New York Rangers fan.
Pat loved being a firefighter, and he loved the firefighters with whom he worked. He will be remembered for his calm and capable approach to firefighting.
Lieutenant Sullivan is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, and two wonderful children, Michael and Courtney.
I had been in the hospital for almost a month, there was a new person in the room next to me, he had a lot of visitors. Being me, I decided to investigate. That’s when II met you, a few days before Thanksgiving 2011, I wish I would have met you sooner. I could tell that you were a kind and humble man. The fire company brought you Thanksgiving dinner. You offered it to me. I couldn’t eat and neither could you. We talked instead. You were a first responder at 9-11. Lt. Patrick Sullivan FDNY. I marveled that you and your wife were both Pat – Pat and Pat Sullivan of Brooklyn New York. Soon after, I was sent home to await the next phase of my treatment, I turned on the tv in June of 2012 and I saw you lost your fight. You are my hero and I will fight this fight for you. We will never forget. This includes those who have lost their lives because of the time that they spent at Ground Zero. Lt. Patrick Sullivan died of Leukemia. I will always remember him.
– Kelley Butler