October 1, 2012
Cullen, Richard V.
Richard Vincent “Dick” Cullen, a resident of Melvin Village, New Hampshire for the past 10 years, and formerly of Norwood, Massachusetts, died Sunday, September 30, 2012 at St. Ann’s Hospital in Fall River. He was 80. Dick was born April 17, 1932 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three children of Arthur V. and Helen (Walsh) Cullen. He graduated from Boston College High School with the class of 1950 and from Boston College with his bachelor of Arts degree in 1954. Dick worked as a salesman to the funeral profession for the Dodge Chemical Company in Cambridge for 47 years until his retirement in 2002. He was also an avid Red Sox fan and member of the Bosox Club. Dick was the brother of the late Sister Helen Cullen SND, and the late Arthur Cullen, state inspector for the Board of Registration in Funeral Directing and Embalming. He is survived by his son, Matthew Cullen of Norfolk, MA; his three daughters, Julie MacKenzie of Mansfield, Maureen Kingston of Halifax, and Laura Braz of Tiverton, Rhode Island; nine grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 3-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood. Relatives and friends will gather at the funeral home Thursday at 8 AM and proceed to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood for his Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o’ clock. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations in Richard’s memory to the Central Asian Institute, PO Box 7209, Bozeman, Montana, 59771 would be appreciated.
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Our sincere condolences to the Cullen family.
Richard (Dick) Cullen was a relative, and family friend to the Knauber Family.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, not only this week, but in the days and weeks ahead.
Donna, Skip, Andrew, Claire, and Daniel
(Diane’s sister from Pennsylvania)
Matt, Diane, John, Joseph, and Sarah,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. Matt, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know this will be a difficult time for you, your sisters, and your family. Our love is with all of you always.
Debbie, Al, Mike, Catie and Matt Krygeris
Hello Julie, Matt, Maureen and Laura
Tom and I were so sorry not to have visited with you all at the funeral home and services for your dad. We have some wonderful old neighborhood memories of parties and kid activities with us all through the growing years. We’re so sorry for your loss. Fondly, the Heberlings
Hello Julie, Matt, Maureen, and Laura
Tom and I are so sorry to have missed visiting with you all at the funeral home and services for your dad. We have some wonderful old neighborhood memories of him and you all during the growing years. We’re so sorry for your loss. Fondly, the Heberlings
We are sorry to learn of Dick’s passing. He called on our funeral home for many years, and he was more than a sales rep. He was a friend to both my father and myself. His visits were always more social than business; Dick usually found his way upstairs and had coffee with my folks. When we missed his call, and found his card in the door, it was always disappointing.
Dick was “old school” in the best sense; a real gentleman. Rest in peace.