John Cullen

John F. “Jack” Cullen, III, age 84, died peacefully on August 30, 2025 at his home in Lake Oswego, OR, surrounded and held by his family. He was born in Taunton, MA on August 8, 1941 to John F. Cullen, II and Virginia Cullen (Nichols). He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dona Cullen and his daughter, Amanda Cullen-Crofut (Benjamin Crofut), also of Lake Oswego, and grandsons Orion and Tashi; his son, Brendan Cullen (Rebecca Krouner), of Lexington, MA and grandsons Aidan and Asher. Jack is also survived by his sister, Joan Kuliga (Mitchell Kuliga), of Assonet, MA and his brother, Peter Cullen (and friend Sheila Parker), of New Bedford, MA. He leaves nieces and nephews he holds dear – Kristen Kuliga, Kim Kuliga, Peter Kuliga, Meghan Cullen (Ruscitto), Caitlin Cullen (Rollins) and Kelsey Cullen (Davidson) and all of their children. Jack was a graduate of Taunton HS and quarterback of the football team. He spent a 5th year at Brewster Academy playing football and basketball. He then attended and played football at Colorado State University Pueblo, graduating in 1965. Jack was a beloved teacher and coach all of his life. He started at Bridgewater-Raynham HS in MA; then moved to Vermont and had 28 wonderful years teaching science and coaching multiple sports at Woodstock Union HS. He went on to run programs in hockey, basketball and tennis in Prescott, AZ; and finally landed in Oregon, coaching boys’ tennis at Tigard HS and mentoring his grandsons, friends and teammates in football, basketball and tennis at Lakeridge HS in Lake Oswego. Countless youth over the decades benefited from his devotion and meticulous instruction, his wit and ability to connect, entertain and educate. So many adults report how Jack Cullen changed their lives, inspiring them to have faith in themselves and to aspire for excellence. He won dozens of awards and coached multiple championship winning teams and, to his last breath, was advising caregivers on the importance of teamwork, nature and the environment. He will be sorely missed. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, September 21 from 1-2pm followed by a service at 2pm O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780

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