Daniel will always be remembered for his smile, warmth and sincerity, his sense of humour, and passion to discuss ideas. He tried hard to persevere through his powerful darkness but this time the pain was too difficult. Daniel chose to take his own life on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, on his 22nd birthday.
Cherished son of Lisa and Joe and proud big brother of Sarah Dalita.
Funeral service will be held at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Friday, January 27 at 2 o’clock.
Those who cannot attend Daniel’s service may watch it through a live streaming link which will be posted on this website on Friday. You may watch the service on Friday at 2 o’clock or after at a later time.
A reception will be held immediately following the service in the upstairs room which has limited capacity.
Interment of Daniel’s cremated remains will be held in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto on Thursday, April 6 at 2:00pm. If desired, memorial donations may be made to:
Caledon Dufferin Victim Services (www.cdvs.ca)
Centre For Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto Cat Rescue (torontocatrescue.ca) or
North Toronto Cat Rescue (northtorontocatrescue.com)
Online condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Phil Deon
Daniel had the most loving and caring of families, for which he was very grateful throughout his struggle. The world will miss the smart, funny, and talented writer that I’m convinced he would have become.
Francesca Zuccarelli
Dear Joe,
No words can express my deep and heartfelt condolences to you and your family (Lisa and Sarah) during this very difficult time. I pray that you will find some peace as you grieve the loss of your precious son, Daniel.
Risel Furtado
My condolences to you and your family Joe. Praying for you all at this difficult time. Remember that you all are loved by many. May love comfort you.
Laurence and Hester
Joe, Lisa and Sarah: we are not sure what to say at a time like this, but we want you to know we care about you guys and cannot even imagine what you’re going through.
One or both of us will be at the service on Friday.
Anna Faraj
We are so truly sorry for your pain and loss. I remember holding Daniel when he was just a few months old, peacefully sleeping. There are memories of hamburgers in the backyard on summer days by the pool. His love of Thomas the Train. Playing with fire from the fire pit, our kids all engraving their initials onto scrap pieces of wood. Fingers pointing to the sky watching when planes would leave a vapour trail. Daniel was funny and inquisitive and so easy to get along with, and when he smiled, heaven. Wishing you peace and sending warm hugs, love you friends.
Anna, Bassam, Nyda and Mia Faraj
Doug Sole
Our family sends our deepest sympathies to you Joe, Lisa and Sarah during this difficult time. Jeff and Daniel spent time together working at Wah Wi and has many wonderful memories of Daniel, especially his smile. We can’t image how you feel , may the memories you all share keep you warm in your hearts.
Ena Smith
Family and friends of Daniel, please accept my deepest condolences during this very difficult time. No words can ease the pain you are feeling right now . I lift you all up in prayer and pray for peace, strength and comfort to get through the difficult days ahead.
Sleep in peace Daniel.
Grant Jones
Our deepest condolences to you, Lisa, Joe and Sarah. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kusum Malik
Dear Joe,
My heart goes out to you, Lisa and Sarah at this difficult time. Wishing you peace, comfort, and courage at this time of sorrow. Thinking of you and your family when you celebrate life of your cherished son.
Marlene Gilmour
My dear Lisa and Family
Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of this tragic news. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to all of you. I can’t begin to imagine the grief you are suffering.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Sutter
My utmost and sincerest respects to Joe, Lisa and Sarah during this time. May courage and love guide you through this time. Remember and reflect on the joyous memories which will keep Daniel and his memory alive. Take utmost care with time and peace.
Wolf and Colleen
Dear Joe, Lisa and Sarah,
May your cherished memories of Daniel cast a bright shining star upon you to keep his kind, sweet, spirit always within your hearts.
Gilbert Ostler
Dear Joe and Lisa: I am shocked and saddened by this news … you have my deepest sympathies and condolences for you and your family at this very trying time.
Mia Policaro
Sending my deepest condolences to Daniel’s family and friends. There is nothing that can be said to take away the pain that you are experiencing. I feel lucky to have worked so closely with Daniel. His warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew him. His loss will be felt by everyone.
Alice Kelly
Dear Joe & Lisa; It is with a heavy heart that I search for words of comfort. I believe my attempt is futile. Daniel was blessed with beautiful, kind parents, a sister & so many loving family & friends. The outpour of support & love is truly a testament to that. No one can imagine nor should have to endure your broken spirit. Keep breathing & just put one foot in front of the other. Your love & strength for each other will carry you forward. I will not attend on Friday, but will be praying for the all Cullens to find some peace in their hearts. Love & hugs from Alice xo
David and Marisol Hamilton
Joe, Lisa and Sarah,
We are at a loss for words to comprehend the depths of sorrow you must feel. We grieve for your tragic loss.
Your dear son and brother is no longer in pain and may he rest in peace.
Warda Issany
My heartfelt condolences to your family and friends during this very difficult time. I don’t know you personally, however I am a mom and can’t imagine what you are going through. I pray for your all during this period of grief and sadness.
Warda
Sue McGuire
Joe, Lisa & Sarah.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort & courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
My absolute deepest sympathy’s to you all.
Nancy Kneubuhler
What a beautiful young man! That smile! I am so very sorry for your loss.
Faten Rabba
Dear Joe,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May you be granted the patience and fortitude to bear the loss of your beloved son, Daniel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Natalie Bacchus
Joe, my condolences to you and your family. Your West Humber family are always here for you and your family.
Beverley & Colin Nurden
Lisa, Joe and Sarah, no words in the world can express how sincerely sorry we all feel for you as a family, may your love for each other and wonderful memories of all the good times help you through this unimaginable difficult time, take care and God Bless xx
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Anindita Plock
Dearest Joe, Lisa and Sarah,
Our hearts are broken for you all. We can’t begin to comprehend this tragic and profound loss. The love you had for him…the love he had for you all will forever be intertwined. As you begin this new life, please know you are all surrounded by love from not just us, but from so many.
Our deepest and sincerest condolences,
Love,
Anindita, Christopher, Aiden and Andrew Plock
Sandra and Neil Watkinson
Dear Lisa, Joe and Sarah,
Sandra and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to each of you at this difficult time. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers . Blessings, Sandra and Neil Watkinson
Trevor Norris
It was inspiring to see Daniels eyes light up when he engaged in a topic that he was passionate about and then proceed to get lost in the conversation. In our case it was any aspect of music. I felt privileged and quite flattered to share a few moments like this with Daniel. He left me with a smile on my face and on a few occasions he would give me a very kind compliment that will not be forgotten and neither will Daniel.
Ruben Sousa
Instant connection from the day I met Daniel. He was sincere and kind, loved to talk cars with him every day. Rare to meet someone as helpful, friendly and responsible as him and he will be missed. My condolences to the family. May he enjoy the afterlife in peace, comfort and eternal happiness. Love you Daniel.
Mark Koczij
Lots of love to you all. I can’t imagine what you’re experiencing right now but I’m grateful that we’ll get to spend time with you on Friday
Bridie Burchiel
Joe, Lisa, Sarah, I am so so sorry to hear this news. I found this beautiful pic of Daniel in a card the students made for me when he was in grade 1 at JB. I am sending you love, strength and peace at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Daniel
Surinder Sandhu
Joe, I have no words to express my sadness. Your loss is unbearable. May god give you and your family the courage to bear Daniel’s loss. My prayers are with you.
David Harvie
Deepest condolences to your family.
Pina & Danny Iafrate
I’m so sorry, this is such a profound loss of your
beautiful boy. Sending you and your family so much love and strength God bless️️
Janice and Alex Trkulja
Dear Cullen family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Jennifer Cresswell
I remember him as a smiley little boy in the pool at your place the summer I came up for a barbecue. I know your family will be there to support one another. My sincerest condolences.
Roberto Furci
Dear Cullen family
Steph Harvey
Lisa, Joe and Sarah,
It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to your family. It truly seems like yesterday that Daniel was a young baby staring at us all with his big, soulful eyes. To me, he was a special boy from the first moment I met him. I’m thinking of you all and hoping you can find some peace in this very sad loss. Love and prayers to you all.
Patricia Di Santo
Dearest Joe,
It hurts to think of the heavy pain Daniel was carrying and I pray that he is now at peace. Stay strong in the arms of Lisa and Sarah.
With much love,
Patricia Di Santo
Michelle Kapelus
Joe, Lisa and Sarah, How I wish that words could ease your sorrow. May your love for each other and Daniel grant you the strength to endure the pain. May you find moments of comfort and peace as you grieve. And may his memory forever be a blessing to you all.
Riley And Shanks Family
Dear Cullen Family and Friends,
I am truly so sorry for your loss. Words can’t describe it, but Daniel was a good friend and I am so glad to have known him for the past few years. I’m grateful to be able to have called him a friend, and he was someone I could reach out to no matter how silly the reasoning. I wish your family all the best and sincere condolences.
Sandra and Neil Watkinson
Dear Lisa,Joe and Sarah,
Please accept our deepest condolences and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings Sandra and Neil
Theo Poot
Dear Lisa, Joe and Sarah, I’m so incredibly sad to hear of the loss of your lovely boy and big brother Daniel. I pray that you may be comforted by the memories of love you will always have for your sweet Daniel.
Peggy mcgahon
So sorry Joe Lisa and Sarah . May Daniel rest in peace.
Love Peggy and Brian.
Kathleen Owen
Lisa, Joe and Sarah. I am heart broken to hear of the loss of your son. He had such an amazing smile. Hope that all the wonderful memories can help you through this incredibly difficult time. My prayers, love and hugs are sent your way. Kit.
Joan and George Turner
Lisa and Joe our heartfelt condolences to you and your family!
Jane & Don Chapman
Dear Lisa, Joe & Sarah, we wish you all the best in your days ahead in healing your sadness in the loss of Daniel.
May your happy times reflect the love you shared together. Our deepest sympathy.
Jane & Don
Katherine Stobie
Joe, I am so sorry for your and your family’s loss. Comfort one another and know that you are in many of our thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Stobie
Larry/Nancy Morton
To the Cullen family, our deepest sympathy and condolences . We do not know you personally however we live close by and our Grandson Jeff Sole knew Daniel as they had worked together . Our whole family are so very sorry . May Daniel s beautiful smiling face always be with you and comfort you.
Kamal
Lisa and Joe – Words can’t express the sorrow we are feeling today because of the loss of your son. I am sending you peace and love to get you all through this sad and difficult time.
Debbie Miles
Daniel touched so many lives-even those of us who only knew him a very short moment in time. Happy memories of a keen young boy at the music camps in Iqaluit (and always curious about everything!) A beautiful smile.
I know Daniel is in your heart and by your side in spirit forever Lisa, Joe and Sarah. Thinking of you all & sending love (from me, but I know also from all of your music camp friends/colleagues).
Satnam Singh
Deepest condolences to your family Mr. Cullen. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you are your family. God Bless
David and Jane
Joe, Lisa, Sarah. our Heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
I am sure there are no words to express the pain and loss you must be feeling.
Nor is there anything we can say to make that pain go away.
Just know that we are thinking of you.
We just hope you will be able to come to peace with what has happened and focus on the amazing young man he became and the great times you shared.
May you have the Courage and Strength to get through this challenging time.
He will be missed
Anthony Vandyke
Joe,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Words cannot express the sorrow but I hope family and friends support your through this difficult time.
Andy
Donna Onyschuk
Dear Lisa and family
Ted and I were so sorry to learn of your son’s sudden passing. We hope the many happy memories you have will help to ease the pain at this time. Our thoughts are with you.
Ted & Donna Onyschuk
Rob and Gai Lawson
Dear Joe, Lisa and Sarah,
Please accept our deepest condolences and sincere warm wishes at this difficult time. We hold thoughts of yourselves and of Daniel close to our hearts.
Barbara & Ken Wynne
Our hearts go out to you at this most difficult time. Find strength in good memories.
Dorothy Fetterly
Joe and Family:
On behalf of the PCS Singers Brampton family I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family on hearing about the passing of your son/brother Daniel. No words can ever ease the pain of your loss. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate this journey. Hold tight to all of your memories because they will be your comfort moving forward. Dorothy Fetterly
Umbrico Ursula
Dear Joe Lisa and Sarah, please accept my entire family’s deepest condolences and sympathies for the loss of your beautiful angel Daniel. Our family is away at the moment and won’t be there in person to give you our hugs and support. Please know that we are there in spirit and on Friday will will all be thinking of you. Will reach out when we’re back in the county. Sending special hugs
Ernie, Jeannie and the entire Umbrico Family. XOXOXO
Carolynn Garofalo
Dear Lisa, Sarah and Joe,
My deepest sympathies. Wishing you peace, comfort and courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Lisa Balis and family
There are no words except to offer our deepest condolences so very very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all !!!
Jayne Sayliss
Dear Joe, Lisa and Sarah
Our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of Daniel. He was such a fun person and I enjoyed having him in my Sunday school classes, he had a good sense of humour. He was always kind and had a big smile on his face every time I saw him.
My children fondly remember him in Christmas pageants, Sunday school and other church events.
Cherish the memories as we will.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you this Friday at his funeral.
Darren, Jayne, Savanna, Taylor & Madison Sayliss
Vanessa Oliveira
Dear Joe, Lisa, & Sarah Cullen
I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Please accept my sincere and deepest condolences for your loss. Daniel was such a kind, funny, charming young man. Instantly he became my friend. He had the best sense of humour.
I trained Daniel when he first started working at Lexus as a lot attendant, and spent a good amount of time working with him side by side. We always seemed to talk about cars in every conversation, and half the time he was teaching me something new about them. I always gave him the cooler cars to drive when he would help me deliver them to the dealership. He could literally tell me the horsepower and engine type of every car he drove.
We ended up befriending a stray cat at our compound, and every time Daniel would come with me to pick up a car he would look for him. We named him Mr.Whiskers. One time, Daniel almost got close enough to pet him, but he scurried off quick!
Whenever I needed assistance, he gave a helping hand. He was always willing to help others, in any way he could. Sometimes I would just take him along when running work errands, as he truly was great company!
He will be missed so dearly, but his passion and spirit lives on. I am truly lucky to have met and known Daniel at one of the places he enjoyed the most!
With Love,
– Nessa
Russell Morden
Love you guys! I’m here if you need anything always.
Andrew Chater
I am deeply, deeply saddened. I remember Daniel at Iqaluit Music Camp, fully of curiosity about music and life in the North. I remember talking to him about cars, and him telling me his plans to one day own a Lamborghini (he told me they aren’t that expensive if you buy used!). He was just a fun kid.
I also remember the whole Cullen clan just being a very fun and loving family. This time is a painful one, but know that I am thinking about you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know that the whole gang from Iqaluit Music Camp feels the same.
Very personally, those first Iqaluit Music Camps are some of my favourite memories. Daniel will always have a special place in my heart.
Cheryl Sampson
Lisa, Joe and Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss.
May your memories of good times live on in your heart.
Hazara Singh
Dear Joe,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie Kliman
Joe
My deepest most heartfelt condolences. Although Daniel is not beside you, he will always be with you. May his memory forever be a blessing
Debbie
Rebecca Marshall
Dear Lisa and Joe and Sarah,
We were devastated to hear this sad news and our hearts are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Schinkel/Marshall Family xox
Marjorie Sorrell
As Daniel explores the next realm,
may all the family find comfort in the love that surrounds them.
Alexis da Silva
Dear Cullen Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Daniel will be truly missed. I remember when I met him when I first started working at Northwest Lexus. He was a lot attendant at the time and he always wore a baseball cap. He would always help me when I worked front desk and you could tell he never liked to disappoint anyone or not give a helping hand. When he moved to Parts, I remember he was asked to take off his baseball cap and one day when I came in for work, I almost didn’t recognize him! He had such long hair that he kept hidden under that hat. What I remember most is his smile and sarcastic sense of humour. He was the kindest and most geniune person. I will definitely miss seeing him everyday sitting in his chair.
Lina Bruno
Dear Joe, Lisa and Sarah.
My heart is broken for you all. May all the wonderful memories of good times help you through this. Sending love and prayers. RIP dear Daniel.
Lina Bruno
Dan Rollings
Dear Joe, Lisa & Sarah,
We are so sorry to hear this terrible news. We loved having Daniel in the music program for all four years at Humberview; he was always a thoughtful and quick-witted student who happily devoted his time and energy to the program. A great kid, with smart and insightful ideas and opinions. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Dan Rollings & Tanya Nelson
Humberview Secondary School
Sabrina D’Addamio
Dear Joe & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about Daniel’s passing. May you find strength in the beautiful memories you share as a family, and that Daniel rests peacefully.
My prayers are with you, Sabrina
WESTLAKE LAURIAN
Joe, Lisa and Sarah, there are no words to convey how sad I am for all of you. I remember when Sarah and Colleen had sleepovers and many play dates together as young kids and Daniel was always there teasing them and laughing with them. ..or at them…a typical big brother! His smile and sense of humour were only two of his best attributes. Wishing you all peace and love during this time.
Laurian Westlake and Colleen, Nicole and Connor Ross
June Kanitz
Dear Joe, Lisa, & Sarah,
We have been so deeply saddened since learning of Daniel’s death. You are all in our thoughts and prayers every day. Knowing that Daniel will always be with you will give you strength. We offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your sweet son and brother.
June & Justin Kanitz
Jane Collier
Words cannot adequately express my heartfelt condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through this painful difficult time.
Jane Collier
Words cannot adequately express my heartfelt condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you journey through this painful difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength.
Susan Dean
Dear Joe, Lisa and Sarah,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear this news. I remember Daniel as a lovely young boy with a lovely family.
I just don’t know what to say except you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
with love,
Susan Dean