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John Cullen Obituary
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jacklyn Cullen, their three sons John (Lynn), Timothy (Suzanne), and Kevin (Amy), and seven grandchildren, Madison, Tanner, Meghan, Katherine, Jack, Claire and Patrick.
Jack attended Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco, and then went on to play football at the University of Notre Dame (Class of 1963). After graduating from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, he went on to earn a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Jack practiced law in San Francisco for 50 years, and was a strong advocate in defending people's rights. His greatest passion, aside from his family, was coaching football at his alma mater Sacred Heart High School and Miramonte High School. He also enjoyed spending time at their home in Tucson, AZ playing golf with Jacklyn and their many friends.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral service on Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 at Saint Monica Church at 11:00 am, located at 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga, CA 94556. Immediate following the service, there will be a reception at Moraga Country Club, located at 1600 St. Andrews Drive, Moraga, CA 94556.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Moraga Rescue One Foundation, 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA 94556.
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Francisco Cubias
July 15, 2024
Just found out of his passing. He was my teacher at Sacred Heart High School in 1967-1968. A great football coach and role model. He made our class interesting and was genuinely dedicated to make us responsible young men at a time when society was in turmoil. Sorry that I didn't get a chance to see him and thank for being there.
sharon Thomas
July 5, 2020
Thinking about you Jackie, Brad and I live in Utah and were sorry we could not attend Jack's service. Hope you are well and surviving this Covid siege. Bless you and your family. Love Sharon and Brad Thomas
July 21, 2018
Jack Cullen was totally a larger than life personality. I respected, appreciated and liked him very much. He was a Friend and Mentor to me but also a long time family friend to my Husband and his family. Loved you so much, Jack.
Elizabeth Johnson
Nick Walz
July 13, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, Jackie, and of course for Jack. I recall being at your wedding, being an ND buddy of Jack's. He certainly was one of the world's Great guys and the world is a lesser place without him.
Carole Edwards
July 12, 2018
My prayers are being said for the Cullen Family.
Jack was so kind to me over the years and helped me so many times, he truly was a gentle giant. We leaned on him for several years and his guidance for Fr. John was appreciated so much! Watch out - Heaney and Cullen are reunited again!!!
ANNE MARIE & STAN OLSON
July 11, 2018
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.
JACK WAS SO KIND TO OUR UNCLE MONSIGNOR HEANEY OVER MANY YEARS. I KNOW FR. JOHN TREASURED THEIR FRIENDSHIP.
Anne (Cogan) Elshoff
July 10, 2018
Jack and Jackie were a constant presence at the CMS water polo games for their grandson Tanner and his teammates, including my son. Words cannot express how grateful I was to have these surrogate grandparents with all the boys who could not have family nearby in California. We are from Ohio and after attending a game and meeting them, their warmth and generosity made them like instant family. My prayers are with Jackie and Kevin and Tanner as well as the rest of the family. Jack was a big personality with a big heart. I'm so sad.
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