Charles E. Cullen

MEDWAY Charles E. Cullen, 83, of Medway died, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Irene A. (Chisholm) Cullen, who died in 2006. Born in Watertown, on July 31, 1925, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Florence (Ticehurst) Cullen. Mr. Cullen was a resident of Medway since 1958 and attended Watertown High School. Mr. Cullen was a Seabee in the Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of carpenter's mate, third class. He served for 2 years and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the American Area Medal and Asiatic Pacific Ribbon. Mr. Cullen was a forklift mechanic at several area businesses before his retirement. He was an active member of the American Legion Post No. 367 in Medway and was serving as the commander, a position he has held since 2000. He was also a member of the VFW Post No. 1526 and the AmVet Post No. 495 in Millis. He is survived by his children, Carol Munroe of Medway, Linda Wright of Bellingham, Donna Ryan of Medway, Charles "Mickey" Cullen of North Attleboro, Tracey Lomberto of Medway, Patricia DeLucia of Franklin, Christine Proulx of Medway, Diane McLaughlin of Douglas, Thomas Cullen of Medway and Eileen Cullen of Medway. He was father of the late Paula Cullen. He is also survived by two sisters, Florence MacDonald of Marlborough and Dorothy Roberts of Hudson; 25 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral on Friday, Sept. 5, from the Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com), 3 Barber St., Medway, at 11:15 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 151 Village St., Medway, at noon. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Medway. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.