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James Cullen Obituary

Cullen, James J.

James J. Cullen, Beloved husband of Clare E. Cullen nee Winters; loving father of James J. Cullen III, Brian P. (Shannon) Cullen, and Megan E. Cullen; grandfather of Liam, Jack and Finn Cullen; son of the late James and Margaret Cullen; cousin of Grace Creighton, Rev. James Creighton, S.J., and the late Rev. Matthew Creighton, S.J., Sister Mary Creighton, IBVM, Robert Creighton (Mary Ellen) and Jerome Dillon (Gloria); brother-in-law of Thomas Winters, Nancy Winters, Margaret Winters, and James Winters. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2020.

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Mike Schnitzer

December 17, 2020

Claire, so very sorry to hear about Jim . He was a great guy to work with always had all the answers and a smile on his face!
He will be missed,
Mike and Shari Schnitzer

Vince Kelly

December 14, 2020

Clare...I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's death. My deepest sympathies to you and your whole family. I always enjoyed Jim's company. He was a great guy. I will miss him. Vince Kelly

Jim Ochs

December 14, 2020

Clare and family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Jim (Bear) Cullen was a great friend and true muskie who I will deeply miss.

Linda Potaniec

December 13, 2020

My condolences to the Cullen family during this difficult time. With the deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim, a very nice and gracious person

Richard Hurth

December 13, 2020

Clare my deepest condolences to you, your children and grandchildren.
As you and your family are well aware he was a good man and he will be missed by all.

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