Rev. Ronald Cullen

He was a great man who taught me lessons I remember to this day. He taught in the classroom the way he coached hockey and baseball - tough but fair.

I am sorry I am getting to this a bit late and missed the funeral. But he will always be in my heart.

I might be an odd person to acknowledge Rev/Father Ronald Cullen, life, priesthood, teacher, mentor, friend of so-many. For, I am an Anglican, and earlier on, same school-era, away over in Ottawa westend, ON, Canada. Signed: [email protected]
But, I'm so impressed with his obituary, sports-stories, and positive influence on so many fine young men of the Windsor area.
I'm near overwhelmed, realize better as well now, something of the Cdn. Baseball Hall of Fame, of which he is an 1996 deserved inductee.
I have an couple of marvelous, large solid bronze boy-that era, baseball players, of sand-lot attire. I'd like to give in his name, [not mine] in this honour, and for the Glory of God. I've never really lit an candle, but for HIM I will here!

These words can not capture the profound gratitude and thankfulness I feel having known Fr. Cullen.

As an Assumption College Hight School student, I worked with Fr. Cullen on the Alumni Newsletter to help offset my tuition fees in the early 1980s. We talked often about the trials and success of the boys hockey team in the hours before classes began.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless.

I am one of the nurses at Anglin House where Fr. Ron died. I am truly blessed to have met Fr.Ron.
God Bless You and may you rest in peace. I will never forget you.
Hazel Liverpool

Thank you for helping me straighten out my life you have had a great importance in my life

Bless you Father for your positive guidance in my life. I have never forgotten you.

I had the opportunity to attend Father Cullen's funeral mass in Toronto this morning. It was a wonderful celebration for a man who gave so much to numerous generations of not only Windsorites, but youth from across the globe.

Father Joe Redican performed the service and spoke not only about Father Cullen, but the priests of his generation like Fr. Armstrong, Fr. Sheedy and many more. They were from different times, but the effects of their efforts will live on and on.

The Basilian Fathers were very kind to my family when we faced the tragedy of losing my father Albert, at a very young age. Fathers Cullen, Armstrong, O'Neil, Sheehan, Sheedy, Foley and countless other Basilians were there for my family and gave us the spiritual strength and my mother the material means to carry on.

Rest in peace Father Cullen and please say hi to my mom and dad for us.

Gerry Pocock
Class of '71

BONITATEM ET DISCIPLINAM ET SCIENTIAM DOCE ME. A motto Fr. Cullen always preached and lived by. You will always be rememberd.

Father Cullen, you were the epitome of teaching Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge.
You were there when I needed you and the values you taught me continue to be a strong influence in my life. Thank you.
May you find joy and peace with our loving God.

Len Quinn (57) Kitchener, Ontario

God Bless. He taught how to play the game the right way (only way). He was a great teacher. He allowed errors as long as you gave your best effort.

A Principal who was very principled. My years at ACH -- 1960-64 -- as a boarder were greatly enhanced by Fr, Cullen's guidance and humor. May he find joy and peace in the home of our loving God.

As an old Assumption grad, I never had the good fortune to be taught/coached by Father Cullen. I remember him as the priest who ran the Boarders Residence, and kept order over there. As students, in retrospect, we were blessed to have priests like Father Cullen and Father Armstrong at Assumption, who taught us what 'goodness, discipline, and knowledge' were really all about. Their lives were truly lived out 'vocations', not 'vacations'. Thank you Father Cullen, for mentoring us as to how we should live out our lives in service of the Lord.

John Joseph Kelly
Class of 1968

Father was the essence of what a Catholic priest, coach and educator should be. He influenced my life more that anyone except my dad who was father's friend. Without his aid I would never have gone to college. Thanks Father Ron.

As young Basilian Scholastic, Fr. Cullen taught me to coach baseball and football.
The rules and winning were important but how you played the game was the goal. He was tough and demanding but alyways there for his boys.I still use the things he taught me in my work. God rest him in peace. Larry Fraser Houston Texas

I would have liked to have met you. You can just see the light of Christ on your face. Thank you for your service.

Thank you Father Ron for your commitment to goodness, discipline and knowledge. I benefited from my time being coached, and coaching with you, being a border and working with borders with you, and from our shared conversations and prayers together. May you continue to "coach" from heaven. Very grateful, Dwyer Sullivan

Clancy you were one of a kind. I can still feel you pulling the hair out of my sidburns during the Elvis craze. one by one.
God bless. Joe Frank Orlando, Florida

My husband, Larry Vitale, was taught by Father Cullen also my son Mark and daughter Carrie attended Assumption and were also students who remembered.
Father Cullen will be well rewarded at his eternal resting place.

Vi Vitale, St. Petersburg, FL

Fr."Clancey" Cullen: Big man,Big heart,tough s.o.b. Fr.Cullen can now see Fr. "Sparky" Anderson,his friend. Thanks Father.
Rest In Peace.
Jerry Piper,Assumption,59/60,60/61

Rest in peach, Fr. Cullen. You made our time at Assumption all the better.

God Bless you Father Cullen. Teacher, coach, and friend to all student at Assumption High School. You will be missed.

Fr. "Clancy" Cullen,a Man,a Priest,a Teacher,a Disciplinarian, and a Shepherd. Thank you.Class of 63

Rest in peace, Father Cullen.

A great loss to our community. I see that all of the services will be in the Toronto area. Will there by any memorial services for Fr. Cullen locally?

Thanks for the memories, Father Cullen!
RIP.

Thanks Father

Father Cullen was a primary influence in my life and the lives of so many of his students. It was a pleasure to know and learn from this man. I spent eight years at Assumption as a resident student and later as prefect on one of the floors; every day of which was special because of Father Cullen. His legacy can be felt in the actions of the countless young men to whom he taught much more than how to excel in sports or academics.

You will be fondly missed by all that your spirit has touched. I remember Sunday nights when you came over to my grandmother's with Fr. Armstrong to play cards. What a fun time we all had. M.E. G.

Sorry to her about the loss of a great man. I never had the pleasure of having him for a teacher as he retired before I could have the chance.
Nicole (Pare) Edwards Class of 1990

He was a man of absolute integrity and possessed a deep belief in God's will. He tried to prepare me for life as a teenager and in his retirement he continued to work on this project. I was fortunate to spend time with him over the past few years and he was able to thank him for being who he was. Thanks Clancy.
Mike Armstrong

A great man, but man he could be tough. I thought I knew him, but I was so surprised when I visited him in retirement in Toronto and found out that he was a very nice, very lovable man!

Fr. Cullen was the true definition of PRIEST, TEACHER and COACH as he taught us all the "love of Christ" and the values of "Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge". May he enjoy playing catch with the Lord.
Lorenzo Ferrato, Class of '66.

Father Cullen shaped the fabric and structure of boys that became better men. He was Dean of Residence, and I was blessed to spend four years under his guidance. He was my first mentor and hero, though it took a number of years for this realization to crystalize. Father Cullen instilled in us a sense of self reliance, independence, responsibility and accountability. He wanted us to succeed, and offered each of us the template for a productive life. Thank you for your many gifts...please be a peace.

Father Cullen taught me tons about life while standing in a rink with him. I will always think of him as a great mentor.
Rest in Peace Clancy.

Great priest! Excellent English teacher. RIP, my prayers are with you. Jerry Horan ACHS - Class of 1951.

Toughest English teacher I ever had ... but I learned!! Great mentor and colleague, hockey coach, spiritual advisor. The battle is over .... rest in peace!!

He had the smile of God and always preached His ways along with his own.
A.C.H. '63

Thank you Father Cullen for giving me a break and letting me into Assumption when things didn't go well at my previous school. You changed my life for the better, more than 40 years ago, and the effects of your faith and generosity continue to echo into successive generations.

Fr. Cullen was dean of the border residence when I spent 4 years at ACH from 72 to 76. He was quite a presence there and made a life long impression on me. I remember him saying things like, "See me now! Hey, junior! Read the board!" Notes on the residence bulletin board that said, "Group beatings in the reading room at 7:10pm for..." I always enjoyed visiting with him during Alumni Nights years after graduation. May he rest in peace.