Obituary of Mary Ann Sullivan

SULLIVAN, Mary Ann, age 84 of Vestal Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Ann died on Wednesday, November 1, at Mercy House in Endicott. She was predeceased by her husband, Phil, her daughter Deb, her parents Ed and Jennie Kamin, and infant brother Bobby. She is survived by her children, daughter and caregiver Beth, and sons Leonard, Chris (Carrie), and Brian (Alicia); grandchildren Michael (Adrienne), Stephanie (Jay) Caligiuri, Kendra and Kara, Heather, Alex, Tad, and Ty, and Emma and Elle; great-granddaughter Rosalie, and great-grandsons Nicholas and Colin Caligiuri; brother Ed Kamin, Jr.; nephews Tony (Stef and Travis) and Matt, and niece Kate; and many beloved cousins. Mary Ann was a proud graduate of Union Endicott High School and St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Elmira, NY, and spent over 40 years in a nursing career at St. Joseph's, Lourdes Hospital, and UHS-Wilson. She was also a volunteer in the pharmacy of the Dr. Garabed A. Fatal Community Free Clinic in Binghamton for many years. Visitation will be held from 6:30-7:30 pm at the Coleman and Daniels Funeral Home, 765 Main Street, Vestal on Monday, November 6. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 7, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Vestal, followed by burial at Calvary/St. Patrick's Cemetery in Johnson City. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 N. McKinley Avenue, Endicott. Beth would like to thank mom's many great caregivers over the years, particularly Gloria Block, FNP-C; Kara Spalik, NP; Mike Sprague, DDS, and his wonderful staff; the many caring staff members from Lourdes Hospice, particularly Brittni, BSN, Melissa, MSW, Deacon Mike, and mom's "favorite daughter and best friend" Kris; and the many wonderful caregivers at Mercy House, too numerous to mention. Thank you all, so much, for your caring and kindness to my mother.