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Bernard "Barney" Kilcullen Jr.

1932 - 2014

Bernard Kilcullen Obituary

Kilcullen, Bernard Jr. Barney was born May 3, 1932 and passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 25, 2014. Barney was the oldest son of Estelle (nee McDonald) and Bernard John Kilcullen. Barney attended St. Mary's high school and received a basketball scholarship to Bradley University where he played in the 1952 NIT basketball tournament. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. His career after college was in the commodity business eventually becoming a member of the Chicago Board of Trade. At weddings, graduations and family gatherings, Barney was at his happiest sharing his love of life. Barney had a great sense of humor, magnetic and generous personality, was an awesome uncle (and great uncle) and friend to many. Barney is survived by his siblings Bob (Katie) Kilcullen, Diane Heigel, and Tom (Jan) Kilcullen. Date of memorial service to be determined.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 2, 2014.

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Maureen Wheeler

November 4, 2014

Uncle Barney was a nice and caring man who showed genuine concern for others. He was blessed with a wonderful family and I know he will be greatly missed. God rest his soul.

Mary Repetto

November 3, 2014

We grew up Murdoch neighbors of the wonderful Kilcullens. Our Grandmother, Rose Buddy, lived on Devonshire and was close to Mrs. Kilcullen. I remember delivering Rose's fresh-from-the-oven bread to the Kilcullens. Barney was like our dream big brother. He was always available to us kids, for fun and adventure. He helped build the brick wall behind our house, along the alley. Those were the days of outdoor movies and popcorn at Gualdonis, plays in garages, "school", even "mass" in garages. Baseball and dodge ball in the alleys. Barney always supported us and participated. We so looked up to him, loved him. Few locked their doors in the Fifties, early Sixties. My younger brother Pete was a diehard Barney sidekick. I clearly remember waking up one morning to Pete, not yet five, walking in the front door with doughnuts from the Kilcullens. Pete felt so at home at Kilcullens that he had simply walked down the street after we were all asleep, and had a sleepover at Barney's, who sent him home in the a.m. with breakfast for all. So with Barney's passing, many happy memories of a free and full childhood, when a neighbor was as good as gold, a neighbor like Barney Kilcullen.
Mary Repetto Adzigian

November 3, 2014

We have very fond memories of Barney from when we were children.

Ann Repetto

November 2, 2014

We will miss Uncle Barney's zest for life and love for his nieces and nephews As my daughter says, "Uncle Barney always makes life interesting and fun." We are thankful for his time here with us....our family will greatly miss him. Love you Uncle Barney! xoxoxo

Steve Schneider

November 2, 2014

My goodness. Condolences from the Schneider family, Susan, Steven, Linda and Lisa. What nice memories we all had of Bernie. RIP.

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