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Joseph Cullen Obituary
AGE: 73 • Lakewood
Joseph F. Cullen, 73, passed away May 3, 2014 at Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood. Mr. Cullen was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and lived in Staten Island for many years with his wife Rosalie before finally settling in Lakewood 15 years ago. He worked for Merrill Lynch for many years as an operations manager. He also played minor league baseball for both the Dodgers and Yankees. Joseph was an avid bowler and loved spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and will be greatly missed by all.
Mr. Cullen is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Rosalie; 3 children: Michael Cullen, Joanne Capuana and her husband Chris, and Susan Bujnowski and her husband Tim; 8 grandchildren: Zachary, Jeanine, Jason, Christopher, Lexi, Lauren, Ava & Thomas; a sister, Maureen Roberti; a brother-in-law, Anthony Perrone and his wife Rose; and sister-in-law, Sara Perrone.
Friends may call Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the D'Elia Funeral Home, Rt. 70 & Vermont Ave., Lakewood. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:30am at St. Mary of the Lake Church in Lakewood. Interment will follow at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Cemetery in Wrightstown.
For further information or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Cullen
Jason Culllen
May 7, 2014
Grandpa Joe.....there was always a special sparkle in my eye that was only for you. Even though I am not able to express my sorrow the way other do, I will miss you terribly. I know you will be watching over me to help guide me through life. Love, Jason
May 6, 2014
We only knew you for a short fourteen years but it was as if we knew you all of our lives. We will always cherish the good memories of those years. May God bless you and may you rest in peace. Love Frank and Mary Ann Covino
May 5, 2014
We can't believe your gone Cousin Joe! You were a wonderful, classy, and kind family man. You were always there to lend a helping hand to my brother and we always appreciated it. I will always remember the beautiful sparkle in those blue eyes. Rest in peace! Love, Suzanne and family xoxo
Cousin Lou
May 5, 2014
Great Father, Great Grandfather, Great Cousin ------ a true GUYs GUY!!! Joe you will be sorely missed!! Rest in Peace Big JC.
Cousin Lou
May 5, 2014
We will miss big JC! Great Father, Great Grandfather --- A true GUYs GUY who will be sorely missed.
Ava Bujnowski
May 5, 2014
Dear Grandpa,
I love you very much. You were the BEST Grandpa in the world. Love your "AVA POTATA". xxxxoooo
Lauren Bujnowski
May 5, 2014
Dear Grandpa Joe,
I miss you so much. I love you more than words can say. You will always hold a special place in my heart. You are the greatest grandpa ever! xoxoxo I love you!!!
margaret christiano
May 5, 2014
Dear Rosalie:
Where did the years go? It seems like only yesterday (April 18, 1964) that you and Joe, me and Jim got married at the same time. Please know that I feel your pain and and I know your sorrow. I'm sure that Jim has already greeted Joe and they're reminiscing about the old days. It's hard for anyone to say the right words to you because right now you may feel there aren't any. I pray that God will comfort you and your family at this time. Remember Joe will always be in your heart and you have all the wonderful memories of your years together to cherish forever. He will be greatly missed by all and loved forever.
Margaret "Catapano" Christiano and family.
Sara Perrone
May 5, 2014
Dear Joe,
Thank you for always being there for us. Your love and support for Paul, Angelo and my family will never be forgotten!
Liz, Tim, Sara, Kristen & Thomas Hughes
May 5, 2014
We will miss you very much, Uncle Joe, especially your smiling face and sparkling blue eyes! May you enjoy eternal peace with your relatives in heaven!!
Lisa and Angelle Landolfi
May 4, 2014
Though I never met Mr. Cullen I did know his daughters and their families. And because of that I know he must have been a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. With our sympathy
May 4, 2014
Mr & Mrs. James Yovino & Family give there condolences to the Cullen Family he will be greatly miss known the Cullen"s Family for years through our Daughter's friendship our pray's and thought's for the family.
Lexi Cullen
May 4, 2014
I'm going to miss you so much Grandpa Joe, you will forever be in my heart! Love you to the moon and back <3
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