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Age 91, of Canton, passed away Wednesday evening Jan. 13, 2010. Born July 18, 1918 in Westfield Massachusetts to Ronald & Grace Dalton Cullen. He lived through the Great Depression in Hopkington, Mass., the starting point of the Boston Marathon.
He graduated from Severn School in 1938, Severna Park, Maryland, where he was coached by the legendary Paul Brown. Attended 2 years at Lafayette College of Engineering, Easton PA. Ron entered the United States Military Academy – West Point, New York, July 1940. Graduated and served as Lead Pilot of B-17's, 8th Air Force World War II.
After his Air Force service, Jeanne & Ron married and lived in Canton with a family of three beautiful daughters, Edith, Anne and Kathryn; two sons Joseph and Dennis, of whom we are very proud, ten grandchildren, two terrific daughters-in-law Laura Waller Cullen of Atlanta, GA and Monica Jean Cullen of Maplewood, NJ, outstanding son-in-laws, Alan Carnevale and Tom Tormey, both kind and caring.
In Ron's long and varied business career he was part owner of Mahoney Sash & Door, Canton & Youngstown, where he retired after 31 years. In 1981 Ron capped off his business career with the founding of Hillsdales Paper Company, Canton, distributor of fine papers.
Ron and his family were original members of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Canton. He was a 53 year member of Brookside Country Club where he enjoyed tennis and golf.
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday Jan 18, 2010 at 10 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Albright as celebrant. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the Mass in the church. Donations may be made to St. Michael's School, Canton or the charity of your choice. Thanks for the memories to the blessing of precious friends. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our 'On line Registry Page' at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com
(Wackerly 330 455-5235)
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Cullen
Carol Thatcher
January 28, 2010
Mrs. Cullen and Family-
We will miss Mr. Cullen's visits to Honey Baked Ham. He friendly smile and wit made our day whether trying a new sandwich or buying his favorite coffee cake.
Tim Kingsbury and the employees of Fulton Drugs
January 18, 2010
Dear Jeanne and Family,
We will miss seeing Ron. He was always a very nice customer whenever he
came in to Fulton Drugs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 18, 2010
Dear Jean and family,
So many years and memories. Ron will be in our prayers, as will you, good and faithful cousin. All our love, Joe and Sue Harrison
January 18, 2010
Dear Cullen Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so grateful that Gibbs and Joe enjoyed many years with a wonderful grandfather. Love, The Bakers
January 17, 2010
A gentleman's gentleman, a patriot of the highest order, a loving husband and father. A life well lived. It was my honor to interview Ron with his WWII story for the museum. It was outstanding, and I hope the whole family has seen it. Love, Jack and Phyllis Milligan
January 17, 2010
Mrs. Cullen, Annie, Tom & family-
With sincere sympathy, love and prayers. Keep close & hold tight.
xoPaula Coakley & Tom Miller
Marilyn Frank
January 17, 2010
Dear Jean and Family, Our meeting at the party for Leigh and Jeff was too brief. Yet, in knew right away that Ron Cullen was a special person. My sincere sympathy to all of you.
Patricia Lewers
January 17, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle and Patty at Cable Custom Clothiers
Karen Weisent
January 16, 2010
Mrs. Cullen & Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
I enjoyed working for Ron at Hillsdale Paper and think of him often. He will be sadly missed.
January 16, 2010
Jean, We will miss him too!
May he rest in peace.
Joe & Pat Vignos,
St.Augustine Beach, FL
jerry and Lillian Maggiore
January 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
James & Jeanette O'Connor
January 16, 2010
Dear Jean, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow. The many, many times we golfted together through the years bring back pleasant memories.
Roger Walters
January 16, 2010
Jean, so sorry. He was my ideal. My prayers are with you and the family. Rog Walters
Mary Jamieson Ragon
January 15, 2010
Dear Anne & the Cullen family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. I have such fond memories of being at your home when I was a kid and always felt so comfortable and welcome.
God Bless!
Brandon Griffiths
January 15, 2010
I worked for Mr.Cullen at Hillsdale Paper Co.He was a good person and will be sadly missed.
Joe Helaney
January 15, 2010
Grace, There are only fond memories that I have of Ron and the Cullen family. It started when I had the Sohio Station across from St. Michaels Church during the 70's. Recently those memories were brought back to life sitting next to you and Ron at a Central Catholic fund raiser at Skyland Pines. That night stayed with me a while, listening to Ron relating some of his experiences during the war. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of your sorrow.
Nance Brewer
January 15, 2010
A terrific man, prayers are with your family
Jeannette White
January 15, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and will be thinking of you all in the days to come.
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