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Cornelius McNulty Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Helen (McCaffrey) McNulty.
He had been a Senior Procurement Specialist at the Turnkey Post Office in Providence for 30 years until retiring in 1992. A Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, he retired from the Corps as a result of a combat injury and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association # 132, the D.A.V. Chapter 1 of Providence, the Marine Corps League, the Order of the Purple Heart and the Elks Lodge of Smithfield. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master and Past Grand Marshall of Roger Williams Lodge 32 AF&AM. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Providence, the RI Shriners and the Royal Order of the Jesters # 107.
Red is survived by two sons, Scott W. McNulty and his wife Laura and Neil C. McNulty; a brother, Bernard J. McNulty and a sister, Patricia A. Kelly and two devoted grandchildren, Jeremy and Alexander McNulty. He was the brother of the late Eugene F. McNulty.
His funeral will be held Monday at 9am, from the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm. Burial with Military Honors will be in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Rhode Island Shriners, 1 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI 02905. Condolences at maceroni.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Cornelius McNulty
Everett Santagata
December 1, 2008
To the McNulty Family, I worked with Red at the post offfice and grew up him in Smith Hill. After Red retired I met him and he new I was also retiring and he said to me, get a job don't hang around and I've been working ever since. That was good advise.
JOE BURCHFIELD & FAMILY
November 18, 2008
Scott, Neil & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Cunningham
November 4, 2008
Dear Neil,Scott & family,
I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Hold tight to your memories, they will bring you comfort.
Love & sympathy,
Aunt Carol
Lois Genereux
November 3, 2008
Dear Neil and family,
I am so so sorry to learn of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Alan/Sharon Conca
November 3, 2008
Our sympathy to your family. Your dad was a wonderful person. My husband and I worked with him for many years at the Post Office. He always had a smile and made wonderful conversation.
Kevin and Bethany Cunningham
November 3, 2008
Scott and Neil,
Your dad was a great man. We will never forget how he and your mom took care of my dad when he was ill. They were always there to drive him for treatments and look after him. I always looked forward to seeing Uncle Red no matter what the occasion was, he brightened up the room with his wit and personality. Our prayers are with you all.
RICHARD HOULE
November 2, 2008
DEAR SCOTT,
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
RICHARD & LINDA HOULE
Ed Daigle
November 2, 2008
To Scott & Laura: Very sorry to hear about your lost , my condolences to you & your family.
James Cunningham
November 2, 2008
To all the McNultys, I am sincerely sorry about your loss. Red was a good man, a good brother and a good friend. I pray that he is at peace and with Sally again.
Love to all of you from Jim and Cynthia Cunningham in California
Timothy Cunningham
November 2, 2008
Scott and Neil and family,
We send our love and deepest condolences during this difficult time. We pray that you will find comfort in the thoughts and prayers of all of your friends and family. Uncle Red was so loved.
With love,
Timothy and Vikki Cunningham
Fatima Soares(McNulty), Tyler and Alexis McNulty
November 2, 2008
Dear Scott, Laura, and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Press
November 2, 2008
Dear Scott, Laura, Jeremy, and Alex,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love, Lisa Press
mary ventetuolo
November 1, 2008
mr mcnulty was my dad's roommate at Oakhill Rehab Center in the month of september. He cheered my dad up so often (Chief Ferland) with his dry wit and kind ways. We entend our deepest sympathy to all of you.-the ferland family
November 1, 2008
Bernie and Pat: Sorry to hear of Red's passing. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family. Peggy & Joe Baxter
Judy Centracchio
November 1, 2008
Dear Scott, Laura, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father, Red. Please know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers.
With peace, love and light,
Always,
Judy and David Centracchio
Barbara Gentile
November 1, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Hollis White
November 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dorothy Corcoran
November 1, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
William and Lisa McQueen (LaBianca)
November 1, 2008
Scott, Neil and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. He was a great man and a great neighbor. We will miss him. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
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