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John Cullinane Obituary

CULLINANE, John J. Of Melrose, passed away at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington from complications from pneumonia on Dec. 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosina (Orr) Cullinane. Caring brother of Anna Couture & her late husband Richard of Waltham, Eugene Cullinane & his wife Shirley of Maryland and Eleanor Sine & her husband Richard of Florida. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday Dec. 31st at 9:00AM. Funeral Mass in the Church of the Incarnation, 425 Upham St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4-8PM. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boston College, Class of 1956 Office of Development, More Hall #220, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Korean War Army Veteran. For directions, obituary & to sign guest book visit gatelyfh.com Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 29, 2009.

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Rawan Khabbaz

December 29, 2009

We are so sorry at the loss or Mr. Cullinane. Mrs. Cullinane donates so much of her time to the growth and development of the next generations leaders that Mr. Cullinane must have shared the same vision. She takes good care of our most treasured possession, that we honor her her husband and their family. Please know that all the children love you, the parents are grateful and respect you and will be here if you need anything at all. May God Bless you and help you find peace in your loss- Kindly, Micheal, Rawan and Ava Khabbaz

December 29, 2009

A great library patron, he will surely be missed.

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