Joseph B. Cullen

Joseph B. Cullen (76) passed away Monday, January 4th, surrounded by loving family members. Joseph was the son of the late Thomas and Catherine Cullen of Peabody, MA. He spent most of his life in MA and gave 39 years of service as a teacher in the Framingham public schools. In retirement, Joe and his wife moved to Port Charlotte, FL where he enjoyed reading, playing bocce and lawn bowling. He was involved with numerous community organizations, and was an active member of the San Antonio Catholic Church. He was honored to be a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Joseph is survived by Nancy, his loving wife of 53 years, and his five children: Kathleen Cullen of Punta Gorda, FL; Joe Cullen and wife Catherine of Amherst, MA; Kerry Morgan and husband James of Medway, MA; Kevin Cullen and wife Weijuan and Kristine Slamin and husband Christopher all of Framingham, MA. He leaves six grandchildren: Elizabeth, Haley, Matthew, Brianna, Cassidy and Lia. He will be missed greatly by all, including his many nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to list. Visiting hours in the McCarthy, McKinney and Lawler Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln Street, Framingham on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 4-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday morning January 16, 2016, in St. Bridgets Church (830 Worcester Rd, Rte 9E) Framingham at 10 oclock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment to follow in St. Stephens Cemetery. Remembrances may be made in Josephs name to The Parkinsons Disease Foundation or the Knights of Columbus Council #12456, 24445 Rampart Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980. For directions and messages of condolence, please visit www.mccarthyfh.com.