Obituary of Maureen P O'Sullivan

Maureen P. O’Sullivan, 89, of Milford, PA peacefully passed away at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Maureen was a devoted educator, which she proudly achieved through her many years of study and service.  She enjoyed teaching and investing in the youth, which she referred to as “our future.” Maureen graduated with a degree of “Bachelor of Science” from Marymount College and earned her degree of “Doctor of Philosophy” from St. John’s University.  She worked as a professor of chemistry at St. John’s University and College of Staten Island. 

Maureen was an animal lover with a special affection towards Collies, owning and caring for several during her lifetime.  She enjoyed gardening and art with a focus on portraits and landscape painting.  Maureen retired to Milford, PA to enjoy the countryside.

The daughter of the late Dennis and Delia (Maloney) O’Sullivan and sister of late Michael O’Sullivan, Maureen was born on March 27, 1935, in Staten Island, NY. 

Left to cherish her memory are her nephew, Vincent O’Sullivan, sister-in-law, Carol O’Sullivan, and dearest friends and caregivers, Linda and Michael Masseria, and Deanna and John Margiore.

Cremation and services were privately held.

In memory, donations may be made to St. John’s University. Donation · St. John's University · GiveCampus (stjohns.edu). St. John’s University 8000 Utopia Parkway Queens, NY 11439

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 W Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337 (www.stroyanfuneralhome.com).