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William Cullinane Obituary
Bill was an electrical supervisor for many years at Harris Graphics, and following his retirement, he went on to become the facilities manager at Ashaway Line and Twine.
A graduate of Stonington High School, class of 1959, Bill was also a life member of both the Westerly Yacht Club and the Mystic Seaport.
Mr. Cullinane was a veteran of the United States Marines, and had also been a member of the former MacKenzie Wooden Boat Club.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four daughters, Kimberly J. Cullinane-Pearson, and her husband, Brian; Sarah-Margaret Cullinane; and Elizabeth Cullinane, all of Westerly; and Rachel Cullinane, and her wife, Jacqueline Nunez, of Boston, Mass. Bill also leaves one grandson, Jack H. Burns, of New York City; and his beloved co-pilot and basset hound, Blu.
Visiting hours will be held in Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly, Monday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Clare Church, Crandall Ave, Westerly, at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 12. There will be no procession from the funeral home to the church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Bill's memory be made to the Frank Olean Center, 93 Airport Road, Westerly.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Cullinane
Jeff Rutledge
August 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dr. David Barker
August 16, 2014
Memories from the old days...that hot car...still survive. So sorry for your loss. Bill was one great school friend.
August 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Mayhew
August 11, 2014
Liz my deepest condolences for your lose. Your dad as I remember him from Harris and from my brother-in-law John was one of the nicest people you could every meet.
Patricia Manzella
August 11, 2014
To Carolyn and all of the girls...Bill was a wonderful person. Remember all of the happy times. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim West
August 11, 2014
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I worked with Bill for many years at Harris. May God comfort you on your loss
Jim West
Michele Corriveau
August 11, 2014
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Bill from when we were all so young. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leo Nolan
August 11, 2014
Rest in peace old friend.
dodie chamberlin
August 11, 2014
dear liz and family, I'am so sorry for your loss.
Tricia Mac Dougall-Stillman
August 11, 2014
Mrs.Cullinane, Kim, Rachel, Sarah and Liz, I am so deeply sorry about your loss. I feel like I spent a large portion of my childhood at your house and as an adult realize how patient Mr Cullinane was with all of mine and Liz's messy "adventures". Praying for the Lord's comfort as you mourn the loss of your dad and husband.
August 11, 2014
Rachel,Liz,Kim and Mrs Cullinane. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember how much your dad loved you girls. My thoughts are with you.
Gladys Perales
August 11, 2014
Our sincere sympathy. So sorry for your loss..the Nunez family in NY/NJ
August 11, 2014
Carolyn, Kim, Sara, Rachel & Liz: We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Bill/your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love & Prayers, Don & Grace MacDougall
Suzanne Johns
August 10, 2014
Rachel and family so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Marianne Kiklis
August 10, 2014
I am so sorry Kim. There aren't any words to lessen your sorrow. May you find comfort in the love you shared.
Jerry Clifford
August 10, 2014
Please accept my deepest condolences.
Susan Geer-Kenyon
August 10, 2014
Rachel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless
Barbara J. Chlebek
August 10, 2014
so very sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 10, 2014
Carolyn, so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your husband sustain you through this difficult time and bring a smile to your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elisa Adams
August 10, 2014
Prayers for you and yours continue. Peace, Elisa Adams
Janet Liguori
August 9, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Hold your friends and family close to comfort you.
May God hold him gently in his care.
The Magic Touch
Kim Cullinane
August 9, 2014
Mysric Seaport
Kim Cullinane
August 9, 2014
David Ottaviani
August 9, 2014
I was very young when the Cullinanes moved into our neighborhood. I used to bug Bill constantly as he was building his home on Watch Hill Rd. He showed us his motorcycle and let us run around when he was working. I will always remember his patience with us. My condolences to Kim, her Mom and sisters. Bill was quite a guy.
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