Funeral expenses for Paul Culligan

 Paul C. Culligan 

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Courtney Culligan announce his sudden passing into the arms of our Lord. Paul’s death was the result of natural causes. Beloved father of Caitlin (28), Margaret (26), Patricia (25), Leo (23), and John Paul (19). New grandfather to Amilia Beth (1), daughter of Patricia. Dearest brother of Patrick (Sue) and Leo (Janet) Culligan, Jody (Kerry) Nelson, Janet (Tim) Easton, and Bernadette (David) Ringwald. Cherished uncle of 23. Friend, mentor, and teacher of many. Adored by his community, to which he gave many years of music and joy.

SERVICES: A Rosary will be said for Paul at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 639 S. Shelby St, Louisville, KY 40202, at 10:00am on 2 July 2022. Burial and graveside service will be held immediately following the Mass at Calvary Cemetery, 1600 Newburg Rd., Louisville, KY 40205. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille, 5700 Captains Quarters Rd, Prospect, KY 40059, from 4:00pm until close on the evening of 2 July 2022. All those who knew and loved Paul are welcome to join his family for an evening of music and remembrance in his honor. 


I am Patrick Thomas, Director of Kentucky Arts Academy. I am creating a fundraiser on behalf of Pauls Culligans family to raise funds to cover his funeral expenses. We are all heartbroken over the loss of Paul Culligan. He touched thousands of musicians and music lovers all over with his smile, musicianship and friendship. He was THE Rythmn King, the drummer of drummers. He created such incredible pockets of rhythm that at times was just amazing. Truly a God-Given talent. The fortunate ones that have played with him through the years know exactly what I mean.

 

Paul was also a great teacher. He loved to teach drums to the kids. Paul was our drum teacher at Kentucky Arts Academy where he taught 4 days a week for the last 4 and a half years. All of his students loved him and looked up to him. Some students would say "I want to be like Mr Paul" and they would wear the black cowboy hat just like he did. Yesterday we had our Summer recital and Paul was scheduled to perform with his students. We held a memorial at the recital and his students play in his memory. I am posting some photos from the recital. Some of Pauls family attended and we agreed to arrange a Go Fund Me fund to help cover Pauls funeral expenses. They also requested any additional funds go to a Kentucky Arts Academy Scholarship Fund in Pauls Name. Paul Culligan was truly an amazing musician, truly an amazing teacher, truly an amazing man and mostly an amazing true friend. May his soul Rest In Peace.