Walter J. Cullen
January 17, 1944 ~ August 19, 2015
Walter J. (Mike) Cullen Jr., Captain, USMC retired, passed away on Thursday August 20, 2015 at his home in Key West Florida.
Mike was the son of the late Walter and Catherine (Hartnett) Cullen. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Darlene Cullen of Key West FA, daughters Christine(David) Allen of Phoenix AZ and Katie (Eric) Wilda of Kaneola, HI and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Trudy Cullen of Danvers, Cathy and Paul Gareri of Beverly, Thomas Cullen of Danvers, Peter and Yevgeniya Cullen of Danvers, and many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his younger brother Gerry Cullen.
Mike graduated from St John’s Prep, and Colby College where he was an outstanding member of the baseball and ice hockey teams. Mike served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Captain during the Vietnam War. Retired from The Key West Insurance Company in 2010, Mike loved his life in Key West.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mike’s name to The Danvers Historical Society, PO Box 381, Danvers MA 01923. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held in Key West later this fall.
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We both have great memories of Mike and the Cullen family and growing up in Tapleyville. Our hearts go out to Mike and his family. Thinking of him makes
us both smile. Thanks for the memories, Mike.
Dear Cathy, We are so sorry for your loss, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Jo-Ann & Wink.
May you encounter calm seas and trailing winds on your journey to your next duty station.
Marine, you have done well. Semper Fi, ‘Skipper’
Our thoughts and prayers are sent to all Mike’s loved ones..there are many, in so many places. I remember fondly the times shared in the “old days” with the whole Cullen clan…I always felt I was a member of the family. Imagine being in Bridgeton Academy with Mike….he taught more in the chemistry class than the teacher did. He played football for the first time in his life as a kicker with his specialized square toe kicking shoe and I was lucky to be his holder in a few games (he was the hockey team goalie and captain,but everybody knows that)! Karen and I were lucky to catch up with Mike in Key West a couple of times and have some great stories .. That giant classic Cadillac with the “JARHEAD” license plate was unforgettable transportation down Duval Street! Mike was a a great friend who left us with smiles and memories . He had so many of those great qualities to admire ….a patriot and Vietnam veteran, an amazing student and athlete, a lifelong Boston sports fan, and a fun friend who we enjoyed being around. Key West has lost one of Danvers’ best…Rest in peace after a long journey. Karen and Bob Larrabee