Joseph Eric "Brother" Cullen

1940 - 2020

With his words "I lived a good life", we remember Joseph "Brother" Eric Cullen as he has departed this earth on January 29, 2020, after fighting a long and courageous battle with cancer, to live in eternal peace with our Lord. Joseph was born to his parents, Eric and Connie Cullen, on December 20, 1940, and affectionately known as Brother to his family and friends. A graduate of Fortier High School, and married to his beloved wife Jeanette Gautreau Cullen for 49 years. He was a resident of River Ridge, LA and Parishioner of St. Matthew the Apostle Parish for 44 years. Joseph served his Country as a mechanic stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army. He had a long career of 30 years as an outside machinist at Cytec Industries, formerly American Cyanamid, which provided him with the wonderful life that he cherished. Joseph loved his family, and the time he spent with them. He also enjoyed being on the golf course with his buddies, fishing any chance he could get, walking at LaSalle Park and taking a leisurely car ride. He never met a stranger. His parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Harold D'Gerolamo, and his niece Dina D'Gerolamo predeceased Joseph. Along with his beloved wife, Jeanette, he leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Johnny Broussard; his son Joseph Wallace; his granddaughter and husband Elizabeth and Jeffrey Whitney; his grandson and wife Eric and Amanda Broussard; his great-grandson Owen Whitney; his sister and husband Debbie and Bill Carlisle; his brother and wife Randal and Janis Cullen; nephews Harold D'Gerolamo Jr. (Teri), Dave D'Gerolamo (Lisa), Randal "Kip" Cullen Jr., Kevin Cullen (Natalie); his great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of cherished family and friends who will miss him dearly. The family would like to thank the staff of Lakeside Hospice; especially Joseph's nurse, Leonard, who provided excellent care and comfort during this difficult time. "Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories". Joseph will always remain in our hearts and he will live on through us in all of the special memories we have of him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation or mass in his memory to St. Matthew the Apostle Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, February 05, 2020 at 12 p.m. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Inurnment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.