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Thomas P. Cullen

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Thomas P. Cullen (c. January 1, 1908 – January 24, 1968) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

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He was born January 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York City. He attended St. Mary's school, Brooklyn Prep and Georgetown University. He graduated from New York Law School in 1941, was admitted to the bar, and practiced law in New York City.[1] He married Mathilda Dunn, and they had one son: Thomas Patrick Cullen. They lived in Sunnyside, Queens.[2]

Cullen was appointed as an Assistant D.A. of Queens County in 1946, and entered politics as a Democrat. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1965 until his death in 1968, sitting in the 175th, 176th and 177th New York State Legislatures.

He died on January 24, 1968, of a heart attack.[3]

References

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  1. ^ New York Red Book (1967–1968; pg. 183)
  2. ^ Rita A. Brennan Is Married At St. Thomas More Church in The Wave, of Rockaway Beach, Queens, on December 26, 1968
  3. ^ THOMAS P. CULLEN, LEGISLATOR, DIES in the New York Times on January 25, 1968 (subscription required)
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Queens County, 2nd District

1965
Succeeded by
district abolished
Preceded by
new district
New York State Assembly
36th District

1966
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
34th District

1967–1968
Succeeded by