HUDSON FALLS – Bernard “Bernie” McCullough, 84, formerly of Kelly Avenue and most recently of the Oaks, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015.
Born May 23, 1931 in Burlington VT, he was the son of the late Harold and Irma (Larrow) McCullough.
He served with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.
On February 24, 1952, he married Rosemary Cavanaugh in St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.
Mr. McCullough was a carpenter millwright with Local 229 and worked with various contractors and MLB in Latham.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his four sisters, Leah Waite, Elizabeth Jarvis, Uta Depew and Romona Bartholomew, died before him.
Survivors besides his wife of 63 years, Rosemary McCullough of Hudson Falls, include two sons, Patrick McCullough, DDS and his wife, Paula, of Queensbury and Steven McCullough and his wife, Margaret, of Gansevoort; one daughter, Colleen Mahar and her husband, Thomas, of Glens Falls; two sisters, Anna St. Jacques of Plattsburg and Phyllis Russell and her husband, Peter, of Fort Edward; six grandchildren, Shamus McCullough, Carly McCullough, DDS, Erin McCullough, Kevin McCullough, Katie Mahar and Kristopher Mahar; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no calling hours scheduled.
Graveside services with full military honors, will be conducted 2 p.m., Friday, at Pine View Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Cornerstone Soup Kitchen, 293 1/2 Main St, Hudson Falls NY12839.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
Rose, I am so sorry for your loss. May knowing how loved you are help during the hardest times.
My sympathies and prayers are with you. God Bless . He made this world a better place and influenced many lives including mine. My Love and Prayers
My thoughts and prayers are with you Pat during this most difficult time. Blessings to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way to you and your family.
Pat,Steven,and family–Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Andy Watkins and Nancy Creaser Urso
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL
Rose McCullough and Family,
We are saddened to learn of Bernie’s passing. He was a special person to many and will be missed by all. Please accept our condolences.
Fondly,
Ross & Lisa
So very sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you and your family. Dan Long
Pat, & McCullough family,
Jim & I send our thoughts & prayers your way at this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of you and understand your loss.
Donna & Jim Ciccone
I’m so sorry to hear of Uncle Bernie’s passing, please accept my deepest sympathies.
Karen
Pat and Family, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Mary Ellen and Fred Field
To The McCullough Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I bet Dad and Bernie are reminiscing of all the good times they shared working together and their gardens. Two great men at peace. We share in your loss.
All our love
Pat & Family, our prayers our with you all.
Rose,
I am sorry for Your family’s Loss, Rest in Peace uncle Bernie ,
Louis La Rock Jr
Rose (Roz)…so sorry to hear of your loss, May God Bless you and your Family, and give you Comfort at this difficult time.
Hinson & Sheila
This morning, as I cleaned up the last of my garden, I reflected on what Bernie McCullough has meant to me.
Back when I was floundering in my early college years (going absolutely nowhere), I turned to my friend, Pat McCullough, for advice and guidance. Over the next several years he became my mentor, and helped me to do the things necessary to be accepted into Dental School, and to have a very successful career as an orthodontist.
During the many years of our friendship, I also learned from Pat (again through his dad) how to fix and care for my home and property, and also, how to set aside some money for the future.
I have told Pat, perhaps not often enough, how much this had meant to me; and also how, indirectly, I have benefitted from the knowledge and guidance of his dad (Mr. Mac).
I can say, without hesitation or any doubt, that my life has been improved, enhanced, and become something beyond my wildest dreams thanks to Bernie McCullough,
I wish to express my love and appreciation to all of Bernie’s family, and to encourage everyone to not look back with any regrets; but to look forward to the future with positive thoughts; and to keep his knowledge and wisdom in our minds and his love in our hearts.
Charlie Buchanan