Denise A. “Denny" Cullen
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Denise A. “Denny" Cullen

  • July 14, 1936 - March 30, 2011
  • Wakefield, Massachusetts
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“Aunty Denny, I will miss you and you are in my heart forever. Thank you for your love, strength, honesty and especially for your a great and...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Dennis Scales - Provincetown, MA

“Dear Kevin, Matt, Derek and Bill We are so sorry for your loss. Denise was one of a kind and a very special lady The Quigley Family David Gail ...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Gail Quigley - Wakefield, MA

“Denise was a very special person. I knew she was in my corner and when I spoke to her - I felt uplifted. Between Comverse and the IRS, Denise and I...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Mark Williams - Lynn, MA - Friend

“Denny you have always been a part of my life. You saved me during times I thought no one loved me. My Mom and I will miss you always as you are such...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Lisa Cooley - Wilton, NH

“My beautiful Godmother Aunty Denny... Paddle balls, squirt guns, coloring books and crayons, balsa wood airplanes... cameras, and stacks and...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Sean Sullivan - Marstons Mills, MA

“I remember being so excited to go see aunt Denny, and pulling up to her house was an event in itself. She always had something to show us when we got...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Robert Duffany - Sandwich, MA

“So many memories. I remember sitting around Auntie Denny's kitchen table and talking about anything and everything. Sometimes the topics were sad...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Liz Rich - Vero Beach, FL

“Dear Kevin,Matt and Derek, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom and Grandmother.Denise was such a beautiful lady.Her smile and and caring...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Paula Jackson - Wakefield,, MA

“Sweetest memories i will never forget of my Auntie Denny were her distinctive voice, her crazy belly laughs, the beautiful curls in her long hair,...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Michelle Sullivan - Sandwich, MA

“Denny was one of those rare persons who, long after you parted ways and went onto to other working experiences, remained in your thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Steve MacDonald - Methuen, MA

“See you later, Denny ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: William L. Cullen - Wakefield, MA


Mrs. Denise A. “Denny” (Sullivan) Cullen, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday morning March 30, 2011 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 74 years old.

Denise Sullivan was born on July 14, 1936 in Cambridge, one of three children of the late Arthur J. Sullivan and Genevieve (Tucy) Sullivan.

Raised in Arlington, she was a graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1954 and attended Northeastern University. She worked for 30 years as a documentation specialist in the computer technology field for several large companies.

Denise or “Denny” as she was affectionately known, enjoyed the blessings of eighteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren as well as many loving friends. Known by her friends as the "Networker," she was the family historian, and photographer. Denny lived life to the fullest; she loved her Sunday drives to nowhere with her husband Bill, was an avid gardener, and loved a yard sale, but was most passionate about watching her family blossom.

Denny was the loving wife and soulmate of William L. Cullen of Wakefield and wife of the late Lewis A. Whitaker Jr. Beloved mother of Lewis A. Whitaker III and his wife Maureen of WA, Theresa A. Whitaker of Wakefield, and Kevin D. Whitaker and his late wife Leslie of Wakefield. She is preceded into Heaven by her daughter, Sharon D. Gillingham. Dear mother-in-law of Robert Gillingham of Burlington. Stepmother of Michael Cullen of PA, David Cullen and his wife Marisa of NC, Christopher Cullen of PA, and Cheryl Cabral and her husband Victor of Beverly. Dear sister of Arthur J. Sullivan, Jr. of FL and Kevin C. Sullivan and his wife Beth of CA. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St, Melrose on Thursday, April 7 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8PM. Gifts may be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Fund, 89 South St. Ste 406, Boston, MA 02111.

"See you later Denny"