Patrick Cullen

Patrick (Pat) Michael Cullen, 56 of Eugene, OR died unexpectedly November 17, 2015. A private Celebration of Life was held in Eugene OR, Monday, November 30, 2015 and the family plans to hold a Memorial in CT for friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider this in memory of Pat: "Take a walk in the woods, tell a story and make someone laugh."

The son of William and Inez (Horan) Cullen, he was born in New London, CT, September 26, 1959. He graduated from Waterford High School in 1977. Pat attended NW College of Film and Mt. Hood Community College. He was Lead Carpenter and a longtime union member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

Patrick is survived by his mother Inez Cullen of Niantic, CT; life partner Susanne Ammann; son Nathaniel Ammann of Eugene, OR; sister Margaret of Jefferson, NY; and brothers William (wife Donnette) of Oakdale, CT and Kevin of Niantic, CT. He is also survived by nephews Thomas Cullen (fiance Lynn Sizer) and Michael Cullen (fiance Jennifer Ruby Hopkins); niece Katelyn Bourgeouis (husband Johnathan); 6 great nephews and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his father William Clark Cullen.

Patrick's greatest legacy is his son Nathan, whom he loved and cherished. He was a true friend to many often using his professional skills to help family and friends. He was an accomplished craftsman, carpenter, and contractor. Patrick's work spanned municipal projects in Portland and Eugene, projects as far south as the Oregon California border and as far east as John Day, Oregon. Pat was most at home in the woods and was an avid naturalist who specialized in foraging for mushrooms. Pat will be greatly missed by all who knew him who will never forget his bright smile, the sounds of his infectious laugh, harmonic styling's or listening to his wicked sense of humor and amazing stories that only he could tell.