Micheal Dennis O’Sullivan, 55, former resident of Idyllwild, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Bogalusa, La. Micheal succumbed to respiratory failure at the Louisiana State University, Bogalusa Medical Center.

Micheal was born June 14, 1954 in Oceanside, Calif. He grew up in Newport Beach. He lived many years in Idyllwild, but moved to Bogalusa 10 years ago to live with his sister, Dee, and nephew James Ladd.

He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Abe Perry of Foxworth, Miss. and Jimmy O’Sullivan of New York; a sister, Dawn (O’Sullivan) Crawford of Oregon; nephew James Ladd of Bogalusa, La., along with several other nieces and nephews.

Micheal was preceded in death by his father, James M.P. O’Sullivan of Ireland; his mother, Gaynelle Knight of Slidell; and his sister, Dee O’Sullivan of Bogalusa, La.

May the road rise up
to meet you, Micheal.
May the wind be at your back.
May God hold you in the
palm of His hand, Micheal.
And may you be in heaven
an hour before the devil
knows you’re dead.
Go with God Micheal, farewell and be at peace.
We love you and will not forget you, Micheal Dennis O’Sullivan.

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