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James Culligan Obituary
Dr. James A. Culligan passed away peacefully on December 21, 2013. He was born October 24, 1935 in Schenectady, NY to Robert and Hazel Culligan. He grew up in Miami, FL and graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1953. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1952-1960. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from the University of Florida and taught agricultural in LaBelle, FL and at Pasco High school and was involved with the establishment of the pilot program for Vocational Agriculture for the State of Florida. He received a Doctorate of Education Degree with a major in Vocational-Technical Education and minors in Administration and Supervision of Higher Education from the University of Tennessee. He retired from the State Of Florida after 18 years as the Director of the Florida Advisory Council on Vocational and Technical Education in Tallahassee. After graduation, he moved to Dade City, FL where he began working as Dean of the East Pasco Campus and Chief Academic Officer for Pasco-Hernando Community College. The primary love of his life was his family, which includes his wife of 58 years Terry and his children, Greg, David (Lorraine), Dennis (Neysa), Kathy (Lee) and Karen, along with his eleven grandchildren Christopher (Stephanie), Tyler (Tayler), Kristen, Matt, Jessie, Lindsey, Kori, Michael, Turner, Wesley & Katelin; three great-grandchildren; brother Bill Culligan (Carol); brother-in-law Frank Sutera (Joyce) and nieces, nephews & cousins. He is predeceased by his parents & Brother Bob Culligan. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the FL Chapter of FFA at flaffa.org. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 11am at Hodges Funeral Home 14046 5th Street in Dade City, FL
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Francis Howard
December 31, 2013
Mr. Culligan was one of the "GOOD" teachers who cared about his students and taught them a lot of "life information".... He will be remembered for his kindness and understanding of the students entrusted into his care. I called to speak with him a couple of months ago, but he was not having a good day, so I never got to speak with him... But somehow I think he knows that I did care about him, just as he cared about us students.
My sincere condolences to the family.
A former student,
Francis Howard
You will be missed Mr. Culligan!!
Joe Thomas
December 31, 2013
Jim was both friend and mentor to his many students here in LaBelle as well as a longstanding personal family friend. He will long be fondly remembered by all here in LaBelle whose lives he touched in years gone by as both friend and mentor. My condolences to Terry and the rest of the Culligan family.
Danita
December 30, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. May the Lord look after you in these difficult times. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please hold tight to the wonderful memories. With love my friend.
Renee Hodges
December 25, 2013
Uncle Jim you will be missed. What a wonderful, smart, and funny man. Love you so much rest in peace.
Krissie Williamz
December 24, 2013
Mr. C you will be dearly missed!! What a wonderful man !!! We love you and know that you and Mike are up in heaven sipping a cocktail and smiling down on all of us, including your beautiful wife and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. The Williams Family.... Marty, Krissie ,Trae and Tiger
December 24, 2013
Many happy memories of Cousin Jim. With love, Jim Northrop Sr and family.
December 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy. Joe & Henrietta Kirkland and the Seasoned Owls & Friends of Florida
Eddie and Patsy Herrmann
December 23, 2013
Our family sends sincere condolences to Terry and all the family. May he rest in peace.
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