Obituaries
Eugene L. Cullen, 66
Eugene L. Cullen, 66, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011 at his residence.
He was the husband of Patricia Garvin Cullen, with whom he celebrated 33 years of marriage this past March 9th. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Milton and Josephine Lambert Cullen.
Gene had worked for PECO for 25 years, where he was known as “The General”. He served as a foreman at the Peach Bottom and Conowingo power plants, retiring from PECO in 1995..
He was a member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church.
Gene was a US Navy veteran, serving with the Seebees during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of the Southern Lancaster County Sportsmans Assn., was an accomplished woodworker, loved to cook and enjoyed entertaining, especially his large family picnics, but his favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his 5 children: Michael R. married to Jennifer Long of Churchville, PA, Eugene K. married to Wendy Cullen of Lancaster, Kevin J. married to Cathy Long and Stephen C. married to Amanda Long, both of Philadelphia, and Danielle L. Cullen of Lancaster; his 10 grandchildren, and his sister Jodie Koehler of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Cullen.
Friends will be received on Friday, December 23, 2011 from 10-1130AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1130AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Gene’s memory to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, and Memphis, TN 38148-0142. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041.
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From the Sheridan Family
Ron Sheridan Jr
Dear Pat and family.
Our heartfelt sorrow for your loss of a wonderful Husband and Father.
A wonderful Brother-in-Law and a terrific Uncle to my three children. He will be sadly missed by all of us. All our love to you and the kids.. Valerie Cullen-Stein..Kenneth Cullen, Kristian Cullen and ( Karyn Cullen in Heaven , There to Greet her Uncle Gene)..
Pat,
So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers
HollyParmer
To the family of Gene at this sad time, God bless you all at this great time of year. May your memories be of every good things remembered by all of you. I really enjoyed working with GENE AT Peach Bottom.
John Hammond (Harry the Hat)
Osprey Florida
Pat and Family
We are sorry to hear of Gene’s death. He gave it a good battle for quite awhile. We have wonderful memories of Gene as our brother-in-law.
He was a good father and provider for his family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Fondly Mark, Cathy, Maureen and Maryanne Kehoe
Dear Patty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Jim & Ellen McCart
Pat and Family,
So sorry for your loss and want you to know you are in my prayers. May you find comfort and celebrate the many good times you had with Gene.
Peace be with you,
Ken Beam, Brethren Village
With deepest sympathy for your loss.
Michele and Jon Luciano
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending lots of love and prayers. Remember the good times and laughter to help pull you thru your sorrow. Your father/husband was truly a wonderful man and friend. We have been blessed to have him in our lives. Love to ALL.
Our deepest sympathy,
Joe, Kris & Tyler Weiss
PATTYi AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT GENE HE WAS A REALLY GOOD GUY HE WILL BE MISSED
MARYANNE GERRARD BAUDER
