NY Daily News Obituary
ROCKAWAY BEACH, N.Y. - Former Manhattan College Athletics chaplain, Athletic Hall of Fame member and Class of 1951 graduate the Rev. John F. Cullinane has passed away.
Known fondly by players and coaches as Father Jack, Cullinane was a lifelong supporter of Jasper athletics - from his childhood, to his time as a business student throughout his tenure as the men's basketball chaplain in the 1960s.
"Father Cullinane, or Father Jack as so many affectionately called him, had a tremendous influence on so many people in and around the Manhattan College athletic community,” said Manhattan College Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Noah D. LeFevre. “He was a wonderful resource for our coaches and staff and he will be missed dearly. He was always so proud of his alma mater and wore that on his sleeve. He truly bled green and white."
His dedication and service to the athletic department led to his 2011 induction into the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Cullinane, a priest with the Brooklyn Archdiocese, served as confidant to many coaches and hundreds of players throughout the years. He was especially active with the track and field teams and the former Spiked Shoe Club. Cullinane often celebrated special Masses at the College and gathered with teams before games.
