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Thomas P. Cullen

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Thomas P. Cullen
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 34th district
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1968
Preceded byThomas V. LaFauci
Succeeded byRosemary R. Gunning
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 36th district
In office
January 1, 1966  December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byRudolph F. DiBlasi
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Queens County 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1965  December 31, 1965
Preceded byWilliam C. Brennan
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1908-01-01)January 1, 1908
DiedJanuary 24, 1968(1968-01-24) (aged 60)
Cause of deathHeart attack
PartyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Liberal
SpouseMathilda Dunn
Children1
EducationGeorgetown University
New York Law School (LLB)
ProfessionLawyer, politician

Thomas P. Cullen (January 1, 1908 – January 24, 1968) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. A Democrat, he served in the New York State Assembly from 1965 until his death in 1968.

Life

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Cullen was born on January 1, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He attended St. Mary's School, Brooklyn Preparatory School, 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]

Cullen married Mathilda Dunn, and they had one son, Thomas Patrick Cullen. They lived in Sunnyside, Queens.[2]

Cullen was appointed as an Assistant Queens County District Attorney 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.[1]

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

References

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  1. 1 2 3 New York Red Book. 1967–1968. p. 183.
  2. "Rita A. Brennan Is Married At St. Thomas More Church" (PDF). The Wave. Rockaway Beach, Queens. December 26, 1968.
  3. "Thomas P. Cullen, Legislator, Dies". The New York Times. January 25, 1968. p. 39. Retrieved July 9, 2026.