Christopher Cullen Jr., 1933-2019

Christopher was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Curwensville, Pa., the son of Christopher and Laura Katherine Rowles Cullen.

He proudly served his country in the U.S Army.

Christopher worked for 31 years at LTV Steel, retiring in 1986, then went on to work for Astro Shapes, retiring in 1998.

He was an avid Youngstown State University Penguins and Cleveland Indians fan.

Christopher will always be remembered lovingly by his two daughters, Twana and Tracey Cullen; close friend of the family, Maxie Dowd and her children, Brittany, Sabrina and Sam, who affectionately called him grandpa; and granddogs, Milan and Bitsy.

His wife, the former Catherine Tregaskes, whom he married July 13, 1968, passed away, June 22, 1994. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Cullen; and four sisters, Mary Louise Carfley, Anna Jean Winebold, Margaret Hamilton and Alice Wagner.

Family will receive friends 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman, and 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, at the funeral home followed by a service at noon.

Interment will take place in Lake Park Cemetery, where a full military service will be provided by the great men of V.F.W. Post 9571 of Ellsworth in honor of Christopher’s dedicated service to our country.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Christopher’s family.

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