On the evening before the funeral Mass, a vigil Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, where Bishop Sullivan had celebrated Sunday Mass for more than 50 years. Auxiliary Bishop Paul Sanchez was the main celebrant. Among the priests in attendance were Msgr. Joseph Nagle, who preached at the funeral; Father Michael Carrano, pastor of Our Lady of Hope and homilist at the Vigil Mass; and Msgr. Nicholas Sivillo, pastor emeritus. Photos © Ed Wilkinson