Monterey, CA

Colleen Sullivan, 92, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 14, 2024. She was born to Alfonsus “Sully” and Alfreda Louise Sullivan on September 14, 1931 in Mill Valley, California.

A lifelong Catholic, Colleen attended Dominican University of California in San Rafael, California. Upon graduating with a degree in Education, she embarked on a lifelong teaching career. At age 23, wanting to travel, Colleen joined the Department of Defense, to teach American Dependent children in the UK for a year, then in Germany for another 4 years.

While overseas, Colleen met MaryAnn Finocchi, establishing a life-long friendship. During their time in Europe, they would travel extensively, visiting Art Galleries, Museums, Churches, and Music Venues.

Upon returning to the United States, Colleen settled in Monterey to continue her teaching career, primarily at Highlands School.

She was a long-standing parishioner of San Carlos Cathedral, in Monterey and had a special devotion to the Infant of Prague. She will be missed by her many friends and some 3,000 former students.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at San Carlos Cathedral in Monterey, on July 8, 2024 at 10AM.

In lieu of flowers, Colleen asked for donations to Dominican University of California, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901.

Special thanks to the staff of CHOMP, Hospice of the Central Coast, The Key Home Health Care, and Merrill Gardens for their exceptional care of Colleen.