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Philip Culgin Obituary

Philip D. Culgin, Pappy, of Norfolk, formally of Needham, died peacefully on June 5th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Newton, Philip was raised in Brighton. He served in the Army aboard the USS Comfort. Mr. Culgin retired from TRW/United Carr Company after 40 years as customer service manager. In his retirement he worked at the Needham Golf Club. Phil enjoyed winters in Florida, golf, Boston sports and his Golden Retrievers. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Suzanne of 30 years. Devoted father of Richard and Virginia of Squantum, Ronald and Charlotte of Needham and Joan Philip Droney of Norfolk. Stepfather to Deborah, John and Lynda. Loving grandfather of Kristen, Michael, Allyson, Kara, Christine, Brian, Caitlin, Jadie, Shaela, Laura and Kyle. Great- grandfather of Benjamin, Madison and Charlotte. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Monday, June 8th from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Bartholomew Church, 1180 Greendale Ave Needham on Tuesday at 10 AM. Interment with Military Honors at Needham Cemetery. ln lieu of flowers donations may be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital www. stjude.org or 313 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458. To share a memory of Philip please visit www.eatonfuneral homes.com

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Published by The Needham Times from Jun. 8 to Jun. 18, 2015.

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June 10, 2015

To the Culgin Family, my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Husband, Dad and Grandfather. Your cousin Barbara King, Etowah NC

Allison Droney

June 8, 2015

Dear Joan, Phil and family,
Will and I are so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and special dad and grandfather. Thinking of you all.
Much love and prayers, Allison and Will

Betty Penta

June 8, 2015

Dear Sue , I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Phil. So many years have passed, not seeing you both, but our memories together we're always there. Joe passed in 2012. I will keep you and the family in my prayers and will always remember the good times we had.

Betty Penta

June 8, 2015

Dear Sue, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Phil . Many years have passed seeing one another,but the memories together we're always in our hearts. Joe passed in 2012 so I know you have sad days ahead. I will keep you both in my prayers.
Betty Penta

June 8, 2015

Dear Sue; so very sorry to hear of the passing of Phil many years have passed and we lost touch, but never in our hearts, thought of you both often .Joe passed in 2012. I will keep you in my prayers as it is a very difficult time. Bless you and the family. Betty Penta

June 7, 2015

My sincere condolences to the entire Culgin family. Your Dad was a wonderful, caring man who now has a great legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless!
Nancy N

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Bartholomew Church

1180 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA

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