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Michael Cullum Obituary

CULLUM, MICHAEL BARRY 65, - of Cape May Court House, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2008. Mr. Cullum was born in Bridgeton, son of the late Michael Leonard Cullum & Verna Elizabeth Derrick Cullum. Mr. Cullum was a Chief Warrant Officer Two in Vietnam where he served as a helicopter pilot. He was awarded The Air Medal, The Purple Heart, and The Bronze Star Medal; in addition to a Distinguished Service Medal from the State of New Jersey for distinguished meritorious service in air combat. He worked for Allegheny Commuter as a pilot and Chief Pilot at Cape May County Airport. Recently, he served as Instructor in the Federal Air Marshall Program. His hobbies included golf where he was a member of the White Oaks Country Club. He particularly enjoyed cooking at family gatherings. He is survived by his loving wife Coni Lewandowski, many family members and friends. Funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 19, at Our Lady of the Angels R.C. Church, East Mechanic Street & Garden State Parkway, Cape May Court House. Burial will follow at Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. Relatives and friends will be received on Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM, and again on Saturday from 8:30-9:30AM at Radzieta Funeral Home, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church, 35 East Mechanic Street, CMCH, NJ 08210 or The American Cancer Society, 626 N Shore Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201. Condolences at www.radzieta.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Mark Battisti

July 19, 2008

Hi Coni not sure you remember me. i worked at sja/acy w/ Mike. I was the Ramp mgr till the very end in 1990.
Im so sorry to here about Mike. What a good guy. w/ prayers.

Skip Bellino

July 17, 2008

Coni and family,
I worked with Mike both at SJA and at the Tech Center. He was a great guy, a fantastic pilot and taught me a lot. You have a lot to proud of in him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Don Anthony

July 17, 2008

I do not know Michael and this is the first time I have written in a Guest Book Entry. I lived in the Viet Nam Era and what Michael has done with his life has made me feel alive again.What a GREAT MAN.Sorry that he passd away so young in life.Regards ,Don

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