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Rita McNulty Obituary

McNULTY, Rita M. (Gulley) Of Dedham, formerly of Mission Hill, May 7, 2009. Beloved wife of Stephen G. McNulty. Loving sister of George Gulley and his wife Pat of FL, Dennis Gulley and his wife Laurie of FL, Paul Gulley and his wife Carol of FL, Kevin Gulley and his wife Isabelle of East Bridgewater, and the late Robert Gulley. Sister-in-law of Christine McNulty. Loving daughter of the late George M. and Rita (Kelley) Gulley. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Monday, May 11, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rita's memory to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA02445. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from May 8 to May 10, 2009.

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Kathryn Czlapinski

July 3, 2009

May 2009
Dear Steve and all my Gulley cousins,

I was so sorry to hear of Rita Marie's death. Frances had told me sh was ill and in hospital. I had gone up to Karl Dyer's house to set up nursing care with Eric and Karl with the intention of seeing Rita Marie on the way home. We received the news of her death before we left. She will be truly missed. Ourprayers are with you. Lawrence & Kathryn Dyer Czlapinski cousin.

Jim English

May 17, 2009

Dear Steve and Rita's Family
I was so sorry to hear about Rita, and I regret being out of town for the visiting hours. Rita was a great asset and an ally for me over the years at AAB/AAM. I am very grateful for her friendship and will remember her fondly.

Brian Pierce

May 16, 2009

Zelmo,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Brian(Psycho)Pierce

Leo Gulley

May 12, 2009

Dear Steve,

I was very sorry to hear of Rita's death, and extend to you deepest sympathies. I am Rita's cousin - Leo Gulley Jr. I live in Sydney, Australia, and although I have not seen Rita for years, I cherish my memories of her, and the fun I had with her and all her brothers when young. Warm thoughts. Leo Gulley

karen murray

May 12, 2009

Dear Steve and Christine: Sorry i was not able to come to Rita's wake and funeral. I know Jeanne and Susan explained that I was in Florida until today. We always had many laughs riding around in "Gulley's car" and wearing our "dog" tags. Hang in there a day at a time. Remember the laughter and it might help you get through the tears. Love, Karen (Cavanaugh) Murray

Rita Allegretto

May 12, 2009

Dear Steve and the Gulley family. Al and I were sorry to hear about Rita and her loss will be felt by all of us. A dynamic, intelligent woman with so much to give, she will be very much missed in all of our lives. Rita

May 12, 2009

Steve, Christine, and family,
As I reflect on great memories and friendships of Mission Hill, Rita's laughter fills my thoughts. She was so much fun to be with and her laughter was contagious. Some of my best memories of summer nights on the Hill were watching the softball games along the fence with Rita, Christine, and a gang of us .. belly laughs all through the night. It was obvious to everyone what a love affair Steve and Rita had going. Godspeed Rita to Eternal Life! You'll be missed but never forgotten.
Jackie and Regina MacDougall
Marshfield Hills, Mass.

MaryLou (Smith) McCarthy

May 11, 2009

Steve, Christine and family. I just heard about Rita's death and I am so sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen Rita in years I do know that she was a great person and I am sure you are going to miss her. Everyone is in our hearts and prayers.

Tom (Paco) Kelly

May 9, 2009

Simply thinking of Rita always brings a smile to my face, a very very special person. Steve I am so sorry for your loss, You are both in my thoughts and prayers

Patty & Michael Pankievich

May 9, 2009

Steve, Christine & Gulley Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Rita was a very special person with a heart of gold. She will be greatly missed. Please accept our deepest sympathies

Patty & Michael

Buzz Farquhar

May 8, 2009

To Steve - and to the entire Gulley family I am so very, very sorry for your loss - Rita was one of the nicest and funniest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. Buzz

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