John Cullen Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Bellmawr, New Jersey

CULLEN JOHN JOSEPH, Jr.

On August 26, 2004. Age 80. Of Bellmawr, Formerly of Merchantville and Gloucester City. Loving husband of 57 years to Rose K. (nee Schillinger). Beloved and caring father of Mike Cullen (Alice) of Erial, Patrick Cullen (Evelyn) of Haddonfield, Peggy Silverman (Lawrence) of Washington Township, Christine Boehner (Barry) of Bellmawr, Pete Cullen (Cheryl) of Franklinville, Jerry Cullen (Jill) of West Deptford, Joseph Cullen of San Francisco, California and Jean Ege (Gene) of Gloucester City. Dear Grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 3. John was born and raised in Merchantville and was a 1942 graduate of Merchantville High School. He served our country proudly during World War II in the United States Marine Corps. John was a 45 year employee for the Schillinger Metal Manufacturing Company (which was his wife’s family business) in Philadelphia. Mr. Cullen was a resident of Gloucester City from 1953 to 1988 and was a very proud charter member of the Gloucester City Swim Club. He enjoyed the Swim club and was the starter and referee for many swim meets at the Gloucester City Swim Club. It was his work at the swim club along with many other volunteers that make the Gloucester City Swim Club what it is today. He was a active parishioner of Saint Mary’s R.C. Church in Gloucester City. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Monday Evening from 6 to 9 pm and Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 am from the McCANN-HEALEY Funeral Home: 851 Monmouth Street (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am from Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Interment with military honors to follow in New Saint Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests that memorial donations be made in John’s memory to American Cancer Society: South Jersey Region: 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or Saint Mary’s R.C. Church: Aid to the Aging c/o the above address. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family through: www.mccannhealeyfh.com. Funeral Arrangements and Inquires through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home of Gloucester City, NJ

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Hi Jean. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Your Mom and Dad always made me feel so welcome in your home growing up. I have so many great memories of you and your family at your home and at the swim club. I'm sorry I can't attend the service due to my job. Please pass on my condolences to your family and take care. I hope to be able to catch up with you and Gene sometime. Your in my prayers.

Trish Robinson (Kanady)

August 30, 2004 | National Park, NJ

Deepest Sympathies from me to the entire family on the lost of your husband and father. I can’t help thinking about all the memories growing up around your Dad and your family. I probably ate enough at your house to be considered a tax deduction. I’m sure your dad is up there playing pinochle with some of the gang that went before him, or sitting on the front porch with my dad. Take comfort in the memories of your father as they will help you get through this. I will keep all of you in my...

Neil McCarthy

August 30, 2004 | West Chester, PA

Rosemary, Patrick, Roseann, and John Healey would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family and to assure the family that we will be there to help them in their time of need. Our prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

The Healey Family

August 29, 2004 | Gloucester City, NJ

John Joseph Cullen Jr.

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