William Cullinan

It is with great sadness that the family of William Francis Cullinan Jr (Bill) announce the passing of their dear father, brother and friend.  Bill was a devoted father to his only son Bradley, who was born on his birthday in June 1978. Bill shared a special relationship with his son forming an unbreakable bond. Bill's greatest legacy was the values he passed on to Brad ( Kindness, Hard work and Integrity ), qualities that will live on through his son.  Bill always brought a warm, sometimes sarcastic, and fun presence to every family gathering which we will all greatly miss.  He worked in the wood model and design trades for many years, retired at age 58. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed golf and boating. He was a member of the Eagles of Royal Oak in which he gained many friends. 

Bill is survived by his loving son Brad, Eight siblings: Jeanne Holmes (Larry), John Cullinan (Jeri) , Mary Dina (Dave), Joe Cullinan, Anne Wolfe (Brian), Therese Scott (Dan), Peter Cullinan, Jim Cullinan, and brother in-law Ted Buda, also many nieces , nephews and friends. 

Bill is pre-deceased by his parents, William and Shelagh Cullinan, and his sisters Maureen Buda and Margret Cullinan.

Visitation will be held at Edward Korkoian funeral home & Spiller-Spitler chapel at 836 N. Main, Royal Oak on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 12:30pm to 4:00 pm. with a Fraternal Order of Eagles Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.

His family requests memorial donations be given to DoctorsWithoutBorders https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/

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