It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patrick Manners Sullivan, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and loyal friend, who left us on Dec. 11, 2024 at the age of 77.
Patrick was born on Feb. 27, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, to parents Morris and Rose Sullivan. He was the fourth child born in a family of 10 children and grew up in La Canada-Flintridge, California.
His youth was spent chasing waves beginning in the 1960s as he was a dedicated surfer spending countless days exploring the beaches of California, Baja Mexico, Hawaii, and other parts of the world looking for that perfect wave, a passion that continued throughout his life.
Patrick spent much of his life in Santa Barbara, Hawaii, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado.
He was a dedicated father of three children Isra, Dali and Sierra, raising them on the Santa Barbara Mesa on San Rafael Street.
Patrick’s life was defined by his love of the ocean, the outdoors, and traveling to new places, a lifestyle he eagerly shared with his children. He took memorable surf trips with his son Isra to the Channel Islands, Bali and Hawaii.
He had cherished memories of sailing the Mediterranean Sea with his daughter Dali, and exploring Mexico with his youngest daughter Sierra.
Patrick loved packing up his RV and taking his four granddaughters on road trips across the West, visiting his large family along the way.
Patrick’s love for life, adventure, family and friends will always be remembered.
Patrick is survived by his two daughters Dali Sullivan Pyzel of Rocky Point, North Shore, Oahu; Sierra Sullivan Oshita of Wailua, Kauai; four granddaughters India, Siena, Alia and Atea; and a great-granddaughter, a baby girl named Rocky; two sons-in-law Jon Pyzel and Isaac Oshita.
He is also survived by his eight siblings David, Kathleen, Michael, Kelly, Mary, Tim, Terry and Danny; and several nephews.
Je was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Maureen, and his beloved son Isra who Patrick said he will be meeting at St. Peter’s Bar and Grill.
Patrick never lost his sense of humor or great attitude. He was funny to the end. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him, but his spirit will live on in the waves he surfed, the trails he blazed and the love he shared.
Two celebrations of life will be held to honor Patrick’s memory: in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on Saturday, Feb. 1, and Santa Barbara on Saturday, March 15. For more details, please contact a family member or friend.