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Joseph Cullison Obituary
Carlisle - Joseph Edward Cullison, 67, of Carlisle, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Carlisle Regional Hospital. Born October 28, 1950, in Norristown, PA, he was son of the late Joseph Sterling Cullison and Rita Marie Flanigan Cullison.
Joe was employed in construction as a superintendent for most of his life. His last place of employment was ECI Construction of Dillsburg, PA. Joe's interests included the Civil War, woodworking, and traveling with his wife, Susan. Joe will be especially missed for his sense of humor and his love of his family and his pets.
Surviving are his wife and best friend, Susan Davis; his sister, Rita Cullison of Audubon, PA; 3 children, Christina Funkhouser and husband Troy of Hanover, Joseph T. and companion Patty Myers of East Berlin, and Edward and wife Melissa of Baltimore, MD. Joe also left behind 3 grandchildren: granddaughters, Kylie and Teagan Funkhouser, grandson, Dayne Cullison, and grandson on the way, Andrew Cullison.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Patrick Church, 152 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013 on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at 11 a.m., with a visitation from 10-11 a.m. Refreshments will be served at Second Presbyterian Church, 528 Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 immediately following the Mass. Several members of their congregation expressed their fondness of Joe as he has previously assisted in building an addition to their church. Interment will be private.
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August 28, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family, may you find comfort in this difficult time from the God of all comfort (Isiah 26:19)
Lorie Anderson
August 24, 2018
Dear Chris and Family,
May God's blessings be with you and your entire family at this time. Was honored to meet your Pop a couple of times and had a lot of fun with him and your family...he is a special guy...the saying is true...the apple didn't fall far...and I can see your Dad's reflection in you and your brothers. I am so sorry for the pain you are all feeling...please try to focus on the great memories and treasure each and every one of them. Your Pop put up a good fight...with pride, rest easy knowing he is up in heaven-out of pain...no more suffering...you all have an angel that will ALWAYS watch over you...he will ALWAYS be with you. Keep an eye out for the signs...they might be subtle at times...or they will be like...wow!...Trust me...the signs will help with healing...He will ALWAYS keep you and yours in his heart, no doubt about that. Please lean on your friends and family to get thru this difficult time, as we all are there for you.
Love you,
Mike and Lorie
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