Celine Culhane Heath, 87, of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away on September 26, 2015, at Hospice Woodside in Pinellas Park, FL. She was born on March 25, 1928, to Daniel and Anna Gillen Culhane in Bayridge Brooklyn, NY and had one sister, Anne Culhane Cooper.
She graduated from College of Mount Saint Vincent and received her nursing training at Saint Vincent Hospital in New York City. She was a proud, caring and dedicated Registered Nurse. She was also an avid bridge and cribbage player.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Anna. She was the beautiful wife of George Heath for 64 years and they were proud parents of seven children: Dan (Colleen), Barbie, Marty (Pam), Anne (Russ), Susan (Larry), Helen (Bob) and Megan; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
In her memory, please donate to Suncoast Hospice Foundation (www.suncoasthospice.org) 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (www.alzfdn.org) 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Dear George: I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Celine. I know how much you loved her and cared for her all of your more than 64 years. You were the most devoted husband that I have ever seen. Meanwhile, it is taking me awhile to digest what has happened. Right now, I can recall my two brothers teasing Celine but she never let them get away with it. She was always a beautiful and giving person and my best friend from high school where I met Celine through college days and plus. It is wonderful that you have a large and wonderful and successful family. A nice legacy for all. I appreciated your keeping in touch with me over the years and I just loved those Christmas cards that you created. I do not have your Florida address but I do have your telephone number in my telephone system. Celine and you are in my prayers and I am grateful to you for having contacted me and for having me kept me up to date over the years. May God bless you, Celine and family. May Celine rest in peace as she rises to the joys of heaven. We shall keep in touch. Love Dotsy
Dear Uncle George,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Celine! I know she was loved by all and admired for her amazing career as a nurse. My parents talked often about how talented she was. I remember as a child spending a night with you in your CT home. I was about 13. It was always fun hearing stories about your large family from my parents. I know how long you cared for her and what a wonderful life you shared. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you one day soon. God Bless Aunt Celine!
XO
Kathleen Jensen Bellissimo