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Reverend John F. CULLINANE
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Reverend John F. Cullinane a senior priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn and Pastor Emeritus of Saint Genevieve, Rockaway Point. Father Cullinane was born on
January 12, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 2, 1956, and died Monday, June 1, 2015, at the Calvary Division of Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn. Father Cullinane served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of Saint Genevieve (Rockaway Point), Parochial Vicar of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Flatlands, Brooklyn), Saint
Patrick (Kent Ave., Brooklyn) and Our Lady of Mercy (Forest Hills). He was also in residence at Holy Name of Jesus Parish and the Bishop Mugavero Residence. WAKE Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church Worship site of Saint Genevieve , 6 Beach 178th Street, Rockaway Point, New York 11697 - (718) 634-6357 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 from 2PM - 5PM and 7PM - 9PM; Wednesday, June 3, 2015 from 2PM - 5PM. VIGIL Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church Worship site of Saint Thomas More, 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard, Rockaway Point, New York 11697 (718) 634-6357 on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 7:30 PM. FUNERAL Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church Worship site of Saint Thomas More, 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard, Rockaway Point, New York 11697 634-6357 Thursday, June 4, 2015 10:30AM. BURIAL Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York. Father Cullinane was a member of the Priests' Purgatorial Society. All priests are invited to concelebrate the Liturgy. Please bring your diocesan vestments. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord. If you wish to send condolences, please mail to Mr. Gregory Brophy, c/o Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 204-25 Rockaway Point Boulevard, Rockaway Point, New York 11697.
Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio
Bishop of Brooklyn
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Bill Murphy
June 18, 2015
The finest person I ever knew. He was a TRULY good man.
Thomas Phalen
June 5, 2015
Father was one of the greatest people I ever knew. He was a breath of fresh air at St' Thomas Aquinas. He was so charitable and kind. God bless him. I am so sad .
Rita King
June 3, 2015
Fr. was a gentle soul. Remember Fr from St Thomas Aquinas (late 50s early 60s)God Bess ! RIP!
Kathy McCall
June 3, 2015
I will pray for him. He married us 20 years ago.
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