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Joseph McCullin Obituary
Age 90, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Care Hospice Inpatient Unit in St. Francis Hospital on Sunday, September 1, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 25, 1922, Joe graduated from St. Paul's School and Wilmington High School. He entered the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country during World War II, a true member of the greatest generation. After leaving the service, Joe became an electrician and joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 313. He retired in 1984 but remained a proud member of Local 313 for 70 years. He was also a long time member of Defiance Athletic Association.
Joe was preceded in death by the love of his life, Anna Fox McCullin in 2005; his beloved daughter, Kathleen, in 1955; his parents, Paul A. and Ellie (Flanigan) McCullin; and his three brothers, Paul, James, and Francis "Puggy" McCullin. He is survived by his two sons, Joseph M. and Paul and daughter-in-law, Theresa; his daughter, Eileen Moran and his son-in-law, Kevin; his grandchildren, Lauren McCullin and Ryan McCullin, and Patrick Moran and Stephen Moran; and his sister-in-law, Dorothy McCullin.
The family would like to thank the staff at Foulk Manor North for their support and dedication extended to our Dad during his residency in his last few years. In addition, the family would like to thank the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice Inpatient Unit for providing gentle care and support in our Dad's final days and hours.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi R. C. Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere, on Friday, September 6, at 10:30 am. Friends may call at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, on Thursday, September 5, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington. The family suggests contributions in memory of Joe McCullin to DFRC (formerly Delaware Foundation for Retarded Children), 640 Plaza Drive, Newark, DE 19702 or Compassionate Care Hospice Inpatient Unit, St. Francis Hospital, 701 North Clayton Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Krienen-Griffith
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www.delawarefuneral.com
302.994.9614
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph McCullin
September 7, 2013
Joe, Paul, Eileen, thinking about you guys from Georgia. Your dad was a true gentleman. He's certainly in a better place with your mom.
Our best,
Bud and Cathy Diksa
Joe & Brenda Demanczyk
September 6, 2013
We are thinking of you all and sharing your sorrow at this difficult time. There are some things that never leave us - you will always have your memories and his love - and with these we pray you can find comfort in each other.
Gloria Jeffery
September 5, 2013
My prayers are with you all. He led a good life. He's at peace. Memories will never die, God Bless you all. -
September 5, 2013
My prayers are with you all. He led a good life. He's at peace. Memories will never die, God Bless you all.
Dickie Rago
September 4, 2013
Your troubling suffering days are over now that your father is at peace with your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Derrickson
September 4, 2013
You may be gone but not forgotten.
September 4, 2013
To a sweet Wonderful , kind man. We were blessed to have known you our whole life. You always did it your way and your family is proof of what a great Father you were. Rest Peacefully Joe . The Joyce Family Loves you.
MaryAnn (Joyce) McGovern
Stephan Derrickson
September 4, 2013
Uncle Joe.... you will always be a hero in my book!
Katie Looney
September 4, 2013
To the family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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