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Henry Bulger Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Harry M. and Catherine Malloy Bulger, a member of Our Lady of Snows Church, Clarks Summit, and a former member of St. Peter's Cathedral and a former member of the Cathedral Boys Club, he was educated in Scranton Public Schools and was a 1944 graduate of Scranton Technical High School, where he played varsity Basketball. A World War II Navy veteran, he proudly served in the Pacific Theater, on PT Boat 248 from 1944-1946.
Prior to retirement, he was employed by Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. as a troubleman. He served as past president of the IBEW Local 1520 for 16 years, and also was an IBEW union organizer at the national level.
Red was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle cousin and friend who touched the lives of many. The love he had for his family and their love for him are everlasting. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Also surviving are one son, John Bulger; two daughters, Alice Bulger and Ellen Bulger, all of Clarks Summit; one sister, Theresa O'Donnell, Clarks Summit; nieces, nephews and cousins including his first cousin, John Keim, of Dickson City, with whom he was raised.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Clare Bulger, Margaret Jordan and Grace Kohanski; a great-uncle, Patrick Malloy, and great-aunt, Ellen Malloy, who raised Henry; also an aunt, Margaret Gilligan; and an uncle, Austin Malloy.
The funeral will be Friday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave., to be celebrated by Monsignor James J. McGarry, pastor, Our Lady of Snows Church, Clarks Summit, Entombment private at the convenience of the family in Cathedral Cemetery.
Friends may call Friday at the church from 9 a.m. until the Mass. Military honors will follow the service. Memo rial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Snows Building Fund, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Arrangements by McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Bulger
Anthony Merlino Jr
June 29, 2017
Dear John and Bulger Family,
I'm so sorry this is so late.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Father.
Respectfully,
Tony Merlino, Jr. (PP&L,PPL retired)
Rob Hillpot
September 20, 2011
Dear John,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My sympathies go out to you and your family.
Tina Ormiston
September 18, 2011
Dear John and Family,
May God give you strength during this difficult time and all the wonderful memories of your father bring you comfort. You are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers.
Lara O
September 18, 2011
John and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your father, I realize how close you were to him. Please tell your family I am thinking of them.
Jennifer Finn
September 17, 2011
Dear Alice and Family,
I just read about Red's passing and I am so sad. He was a favorite patient and I am so disappointed that I didn't come and share my sympathies with you yesterday. He always made me laugh with his stories and had good advice on life and how to raise a boy. He was sweet and kind and generous. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Terry Dell'Amico
September 15, 2011
John,
Losing your Dad is not easy, I pray that God will sustain you and give you peace. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 15, 2011
John,sorry for your loss.
Rick Peters
Rich Cummings
September 14, 2011
Dear John,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thought and Prayers go out to you and your family. - Rich Cummings
Sandy Newak
September 14, 2011
John, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. Thoughts and prayers of many will be with you.
September 14, 2011
Dear Alice and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. I will be keeping you
in my prayers.
Margaret and John Miller
September 14, 2011
John
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was truly an amazing man.Our deepest sympathy to you and your family a this difficult time. Joe and Janice Benko
Mary Agnes Cawley-Salley
September 14, 2011
Dear Alice,
My heart goes out to you and your family on the loss of your beloved "Red". You all are in my prayers.
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