Hugh James McCullock

Hugh “Hughie” J. McCullock, age 71, of Chelsea, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Kaplan Family Hospice House. Hugh was comforted by his long time childhood friend, Allen Cooper, of Salem, Massachusetts. Hugh had battled cancer for the last 12 years of his life and succumbed to lung cancer.

Hugh was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late, Hugh and Veronica "Peachy" McCullock. Hugh was Veronica’s third child. Robert Wisocky, Hugh's younger brother, always said growing up, “He was on the go, and you could never catch him home.” Hugh was an open minded guy and as Allen Cooper put it, a “free spirit.”

Hugh belonged to a Biker group called, Boston Chapter, in his earlier years. He loved riding his beloved Harley whenever he could. Hugh also had a great eye for drawing and sketching, just about anything he set out to draw with incredible talent. Hugh was also musically inclined. He took pleasure in playing the guitar in a few local bands and also landed a few gigs with the Chosen Few and the Odyssey.

Hugh enjoyed photography. One thing about Hugh was he always needed the latest equipment to do his job. Whether it was the latest drill, the best camera, or a developing studio in his home. He made sure he was current with the times. Hugh went full hearted into his passions. He took no short cuts.

Hugh also had a lifelong career as being a self-taught carpenter. He spent his last three years trying to finish his daughter, Keyrne’s house. Sadly, he couldn’t finish it. Hugh worked at Century 21 with Jimmy Damico, remodeling houses in Chelsea. He took great pride in producing one of a kind finish works for the projects he worked on. He built every project like he was building it for his own home. Hugh took great pride and left no stone unturned in his projects.

Hugh once said to his son, Shawn McCullock, “Heaven isn’t ready for me and Hell is afraid I’ll install air conditioners". Hugh is survived by his three brothers, Richard McCullock of Everett, George McCullock of Revere, and Robert Wisocky of Salisbury. His sons; Shawn McCullock and wife, Sheila of Everett and Brendan McCullock of Carver. His daughters; Stacey M. McCullock, Robin A. McCullock, Dana M. (McCullock) Helmer and husband, Hugo II, all of Billerica. His step-daughters, Keryne Flaherty and Audrey McCullock. His grandchildren; Kelsie and Kaitlyn McCullock, Derrie M. Helmer and partner, Ian MacDonald, Courtney S. (Helmer) Powderly and husband, Michael, Hugo Helmer III and wife, Holly (Shannon), Kayliegh R. Helmer and partner, Tony LaMarca, Reece M. Sargent and Andrew C. McCullock and partner, Jacqui Noons. Great-grandchildren; Delaney Paige MacDonald, Cooper Alexander MacDonald, Evelyn (EV) Victoria Powderly, Hugo Helmer IV, Savannah Marie LaMarca, Reece M. Sargent and Andrew Cameron McCullock II. and former wife, Brenda E. (Pica) McCullock. Calling hours are Friday, August 26, 2016 from 10 – 11:00 AM at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904. Funeral services will follow the calling hours at the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.