John McCullen Obituary

MCCULLEN

Rev. John L.

Rev. John L. McCullen passed away November 24, 2013, in Fort Lauderdale, FL after a brief illness. He was born August 25, 1920, in Toledo, OH. Father McCullen was ordained as a Catholic Priest at St. Meinrad Seminary in 1944. After ordination, Father McCullen became a Parish Priest and Pastor in Fremont and Lima, OH. His health resulted in the move to South Florida. In addition to his clerical responsibilities, Father McCullen began a secular career as a college professor of Social Science. After obtaining his MA degree at the University of Miami, he taught at St. Leo's, University of Florida, FAU, and Santa Fe Community College. During this period he spent summers in Broward County as a visiting Priest for vacationing colleagues. Father McCullen's final Parish was St. Ambrose in Deerfield Beach, FL, where he celebrated his 60 year ordination anniversary in 2004.

He is survived by his nephews, John, Robert (Cynthia); niece, Anne. Father McCullen touched the lives of countless students and parishioners. He will be sadly missed.

Published by The Blade on Dec. 17, 2013.
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Fr. McCullen was a fraternity brother. He was initiated into Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity in the early 70s when he was also the chaplain for the University of Florida chapter. I also had him as a humanities prof. at UF. May he rest in peace. God blessed us with Fr. McCullen's presence.

Tom Ratican

December 6, 2014

I just saw his obituary in the St. Meinrad Seminary newsletter. I remember him at St. Ann's in Fremont, Ohio back in my grade school days cir. 1950's. I liked him very much. He had a good humor about him and was very kind to me as I served mass for him. I went to St. Meinrad also and was ordained in 1967. I lefted the priesthood in 1987. Since marring in 2001 and also moving to Bonita Springs, FL, Pat and I have had a beautiful relationship. I am the happiest married man alive!!!
Thanks for posting his death in the St. Meinrad news.
Love, for your family from both of us.
John and Pat Bishop
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John Bishop

April 28, 2014

Fr. McCullen has many friends in Gainesville. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.

Lynn LaBauve

December 18, 2013

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