William S. O'Sullivan
William S. O'Sullivan  | |
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| Born | January 31, 1928 | 
| Died | March 28, 1971 (aged 43) Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.  | 
| Other names | Billy | 
| Occupation | Mobster | 
| Spouse | Mary O'Sullivan | 
| Children | 6 | 
William S. O'Sullivan (January 31, 1928 – March 28, 1971) was an American loanshark and longtime enforcer for Donald Killeen, the head of the Irish mob in South Boston, Massachusetts. O'Sullivan also acted as a mentor to a young James J. Bulger, who grew up to become the leader of Boston's Winter Hill Gang.