John W. “Crash” Culkin, Jr., 76, of East Syracuse, passed away July 26, 2022. He was born in Syracuse and served in the National Guard. He was a 1964 graduate of East Syracuse High School. He was an avid bowler with five 300 games to his credit. He loved car racing, the New York Yankees, SU basketball and New York Giants football. He retired after 39 years from Carrier Corporation.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Evelyn Culkin and his brothers, George and James. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Gary) Jones of East Syracuse and brother, Jerry (Carol) Culkin of Overland Park, KS; four nieces and 3 nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be Monday Aug 1 at 11am in St. Matthew's Church. Burial will be in private.
A Calling hour will be from 10-11am at the church prior to the Mass.
Donations in John's name can be made to Kidney Foundation of CNY, 731 James St., Suite 408, Syracuse, NY 13203.
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