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Sean McNulty Obituary
The mother wept when she learned she given birth to a boy.
It was 1971, and the nun at the Roman Catholic hospital assured her there would be no more Vietnams by the time her son grew up. The mother, Rosanne McNulty, took comfort in those words for years to come.
"But war came and got him anyway," Mrs. McNulty said. Her son, Sean Peter McNulty, 30, was a trader on the international desk at Cantor Fitzgerald.
He was the first boy of five children in a close-knit Irish Catholic family — so close that Mr. McNulty was unable to stay at State University at Albany for longer than a month because he missed his family.
He was also eager to start a career on Wall Street, where he began as a gofer at Prudential Securities. He eventually worked his way up to the trading desk, and later moved to Société Générale Crosby Securities. He turned down a job offer from another company to work in Hong Kong because it was too far from home.
He lived just blocks away from his childhood apartment at 68th Street and York Avenue. He recently told his family that he was looking forward to quitting Wall Street and joining his mother and father, Gerald McNulty, in Venice, Fla., where they retired in 1996. He and his brother, Richard, had talked about opening a family business in Venice.
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Terry Knox
November 21, 2024
Never met Sean but happened to be visiting a small country Catholic church and saw this plaque. It struck a cord to Never Forget 9/11
Veronica Figols
September 10, 2024
Thinking of you, my friend! Makes me wonder what could´ve been and what you could´ve achieved if you were still here today
January 23, 2020
I didnt know Sean well, I met him through a mutual friend but I do know that friend cared very deeply for him. And reading the tributes for Sean, you can really see that he was someone uniquely special. May God Bless all his loved ones!!
Aubrey Stocker
September 11, 2019
My memories of Sean are filled with laughter, love, and light. He was best friends with my mother, Molly Stocker, and my uncle, John Stocker. Friend is an odd thing to say, considering he was like family. I called (call) him Uncle Sean. When wed go out to eat, hed take me behind this huge bar (it seemed huge at the time, considering I was only about 6) and hed let me press all of the soda fountain buttons on the dispenser. Boy...did I make a mess of things. But there he was, with his heartwarming smile, assuring me there was nothing to worry about. When I was with Sean, he made everything seem like it was okay. He made people feel secure, and warm. What I wouldnt give to return him that favor to him. What I wouldnt give to be able to bring him back. Sean instilled in me something so precious. Optimism. This world is dark, but knowing how Sean lived his life...until the very last day...it keeps me grounded. His smile was infectious, and his optimism could make any wilted flower bloom again. We loved him, very much. It is now 2019, Sept. 11th. I visited him today and left a note by his name. Whenever Im in NYC I promise...I will always try to visit our dear Sean. Bless you, and your family. Bless all the survivors...and all the innocents that have lost their lives. All my love.
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Tom H
September 11, 2018
Today, 09/11/2018, (17 years ... ) we remember you Sean. We will never forget. Wishing all the best to your family and friends. Much regards.
Florence Ruhl
September 12, 2016
Never Forgotten.....Gerry...Thinking of you and your Family today.
January 6, 2015
Hello McNulty Family, its January 6th, 2015 and I am watching a documentary of the building of One World Trade Center and they spent time discussing the memorial of 9/11 and it was there that I say your Son's Name. What a great boy he must have been and must be. May God Bless you all and know that one day we will all get a chance to say Hello and give Sean a hug at the same time. I'm sure you are proud of your Boy. Respectfully, Steve Marvel, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Thank you
S J. Friscia III
October 28, 2014
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
Bill Miller
October 12, 2014
Bill and Gloria will never forget you.
You're in or hearts thoughts and prayers forever
Sean's name...it;s on both the front and back of my vest.
September 12, 2014
Sharing a photo taken 9-11-2014. I rode in the Honor Ride to honor Sean's memory in D.C.
Florence Ruhl
September 2, 2014
Gerry....I don't know if you will remember who I am....I worked at the Lake Venice Golf Course...and I met you and your son while he was here visiting you and playing golf....you came in for lunch and you introduced me to him..this was shortly before 9-11. I didn't have any way to get in touch with you...except this way. On 9-11 I will be going to D.C. with a group I am very involved with..2 Million Bikers to DC...I am not a biker...I am a Patriot. We go to honor and remember those lost that day. We all wear a tag with the name of a person who was lost at the Towers...I would consider it an Honor if you will give me permission to wear your son's name. You can call me at 941-720-8840. I will never forget you or your son....I say a prayer for you and your family every 9-11.
Elisa (Beildeck) MacDonald
September 11, 2011
I sang with Sean in the choir at St Ignatius. He was kind, genuine and always made me laugh. I wish the McNulty family strength and healing on this difficult day.
gianni casanova
September 11, 2011
hey sean, thinking of you on this day, it's been ten years, always you and your family are in thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You and your family thru these and all times.
Nicole Roberts
September 10, 2011
Sean, you are not forgotten. Your spirit and energy live on in all of us. My thoughts are with your parents, sister and Rich on this 10th year with out you. They are blessed to have you looking down on them.
Irving McDonald
September 10, 2011
Sean,
We were friends in High School (Fordham Prep), always playing Basketball outside on every break, even skipped a couple of classes Senior yr to play (Rich knows also...LOL)...on this 10th year of your passing, I am thinking of you, Rich and your entire family...may you rest in heavenly peace, my friend. I will always cherish our good times at the Prep :-(
August 3, 2011
Dear McNulty Family,
I was a friend of Sean's and will be riding in the 911 10th Anniversary Ride in his honor: www.911ride.org. You may
contact me at [email protected]
God Bless, Sean Saunders
Sean Saunders
August 3, 2011
Dear McNulty Family,
I was a friend of Sean's and will be riding in the 911 10th Anniversary Ride in his honor: www.911ride.org. You may
contact me at [email protected]
God Bless, Sean Saunders
Bridgette McNulty
June 17, 2011
Love you
janet
September 13, 2010
My deepest condolences to the McNulty Family. I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
May all the wonderful memories you shared with Sean always bring a smile to your face, as the years continue to pass. And may the peace of the Living God, thru prayer guard your hearts and thoughts to help all of you heal a broken heart. (Phil 4:7)
Roger Evans
December 29, 2009
I worked with Sean when he was in the choir at St. Ignatius Loyola. He was a wonderful kid and a really good singer. He was one of those kids I always asked after when I'd run into one of the others. I can't say how distressed I am that he's no longer among us. What a great guy he was, even in grammar school. Those of you who knew him later seem to have known the same great kid I knew then. I have found this page in a search after I referred to Sean with affection in my blog: http://wp.me/paCe2-vt
James Viera
September 11, 2009
I remember tagging along after you and Eric Stein. You guys were my heroes. You talked me into choir, we ran wild in the sacristy, and you talked me out of choir. "You gotts get out of there or your voice will never change!" I remember those days at P.S. 183 and St. Ignatius like they were yesterday. God Bless you and your family. You are gone but certainly not forgotten. Hope you're having fun up there - it's a mess down here!
Michele Fortune
May 26, 2009
Sean was a friend of mine in grammer school at St. Ignatious Loyola. He was very funny,smart,kind young boy. He had lots of friends and I am honored to have had him as a friend in my younger years. You will be missed my dear old friend.
David Burdick
January 11, 2009
Richard was my age and Sean and Sarah were older than I. I played in St.Catherins 68th street park and went to Lenox Hill Neighborhood Assoc. with you guys. I watched 911 happen on TV in Florida in the lunchroom of Rexall/Sundown as it happened. Stunned. Later finding out Sean passed saddened me even more. As a family Ritchie had his older brother back him up and if Sean was not enough Sara would be there. As a kid you guys were a pain in the but . But when we got into our teens things mellowed out and became realy cool. I am so sad for the loss of your brother and my friend. An alumni to the 68th street park kids of the 80's. -D
Chloe Atchue-Mamlet
January 4, 2007
Sean, I miss you so much. I was so young when you died, and I wish I had known you better. You were a terrific cousin. I think about you almost every day. I love you.
Chloe
P Tabbernor
December 29, 2006
In memory....
Kristine
November 17, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
Natasha Reilly
August 4, 2005
Sean,
I miss you. I miss the way you made me laugh. I still celebrate you in my heart.
My love to you and your entire family today, tomorrow...always.
We will meet again.
All my love,
Keith Reynolds
November 7, 2004
Hey Sean,
What's up,
Hope all is well in heaven. Sorry it's taken so long to write, it's hasn't been easy. I have nothing but good things to remember, and that's the way it will stay. What's up Rich! God bless you and your family.
Keith
Keith Reynolds
November 7, 2004
What's up Sean,
I'm sorry it's taken so long to write this. But, I'm sure you know how I feel. I miss you bro. What up Rich!! God bless you and your family.
Keith Reynolds
Molly Stocker-Marino
September 20, 2004
Sean was one of my dearest friends. He went to grammar school and highschool with my brother and we became very good friends in college. I loved him tremendously.
Last Saturday, on the third anniversary of 9/11, I woke up determined not to watch any of the TV specials. I did not want to relive that pain. I flipped on the Food Channel thinking that was safe. Finding nothing on, I proceeded to CBS. At the exact moment I changed the channel, 2 women were saying the name “Sean Peter McNulty”. I couldn’t believe it. I was in shock. Out of the thousands of names that were read that day I turned the channel right when they announced his name. Not believing it a coincidence, I smiled, turned the TV off, and thanked him for saying hello. I will never forget you Sean and I will always love and miss you.
Molly
Josephine Sikopoulos-Marion
September 20, 2004
Sean,
Your kindness was only superseded by your generosity. You will never be forgot.
May the good lord kept close to his heart.
Paul Bornemann
December 27, 2003
Sean was the one of the first friends I ever made in High School. This was about 17 years ago but his young face is still fresh in my mind. I lost touch with him after HS but heard of his successes every now and then through a mutual friend. Now I realize how much he added to my life in his subtle way. I only wish I could have seen him again.
Joya Thomas
September 11, 2003
My High School, Santa Barbara High School, did a tribute for 9/11 today (9/11/03) and each student at our school got a heart with one of 9/11's victem's names on it. Mine was Sean Peter McNulty. I just wanted to let his family know that someone was thinking about him today.
Leslie Richardson
September 11, 2003
I miss you, Sean.
Phillip Maronilla
September 12, 2002
I worked with Sean at Crosby Securities and later on at Societe Generale. I have not seen him since I left SG in 1997 after working with him since 1993. He showed me the ropes re: the securities business and always had time to hang out after work. He taught me many things...he was a good coworker, and a friend. Thanks for everything and God bless.
May you rest in peace.
Sam Stone
September 11, 2002
I went to high school with Sean and though I hadn't seen him in a couple years I got an e-mail from another mutual friend (I also I hadn't seen in a couple years) letting me know that Sean was missing that same day. I find some measure of good in the fact that many friends who had been out of touch are now reunited and thinking of him often. We will not forget.
jolanta kowalik
May 6, 2002
I miss you....
You are always on my mind and forever in my heart.
Thomas McNulty
May 6, 2002
I am Gerald's cousin, my heart goes out to Gerald & Roseanne and your family. Sean is with God & his Angels, as with my brother Robert. I have seen what has been written about Sean & I wish I could have met him.
Yours Truly,
Tom McNulty
John Dougal
March 11, 2002
I have'nt seen Sean in probably 25 years. I am his first cousin John Dougal. My late mother Roberta was his fathers sister. I would like to offer all of the members of that side of my family my sincere condolences as I have not had any contact with them for a great many years. If any of them wish to contact me, my e-mail is listed on this guestbook.
Madelin Garcia
March 11, 2002
I met Sean early last year thru our mutual friend Molly. Sean took me under his wing, and always made me feel so comfortable around him and his friends. And Sean knew everybody! I remember him coming over one night w/Molly just "to hang out" and boy we had such a good time - he was such a comedian, but most important he was a true friend. Sean will be missed dearly. May you rest in peace - and hopefully one day we will hang out again!
Madelin Garcia
March 6, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN...SEAN PETER MCNULTY AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01..MAY JESUS ..ST.JOHN AND ST.PETER AND ST. PATRICK GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Gerald McNulty
February 22, 2002
Why? I ask.
What a waste. I say.
My heart is broken and life will never be the same without you.
Dad
bridgette McNulty
February 9, 2002
I'm so thankful to have you as my Brother. I love you and miss you. Love Bridgette
Marilyn Roberts
February 7, 2002
Sean was a friend of my daughter, Kristen, but I knew him as well since he was a little kid on East 68th Street. I miss him and his unique sense of humor. Even though I did not see him that much, I sort of knew what was happening. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers daily -- as are all the victims of September 11.
Marilyn Roberts Markoplis
(New York City)
Bridgett Kilbane Green
February 4, 2002
I did not know Sean. I have chosen his name to do a quilt block in his memory because me Great Grnadmother was Ellen McNulty from Achill Island, Co. Mayo.
Reading about Sean, I find that he was a year older then my own son.
My his mother's heart hold onto her lovning memories.
God bless
John Stocker
January 30, 2002
I will never forget you.
Love, Johnny
Martin Kropf
January 30, 2002
Sean was one of those people that no matter how bad your day may have been going, he would somehow just be able to cheer you up, and put you into a good frame of mind. He had this gift.
Whether it was talking about business, personal stuff, culture, history -- there always seemed to be a satirical side of the subject matter that was inevetibly explored to its comical limit.
I look forward to a time when I again meet somebody with that great song from within.
Peace.
Marilyn Roberts
January 18, 2002
Sean was my daughter's friend, but I knew him as well since he was a "little" kid on East 68th Street. I miss him and his unique sense of humor. Even though I did not see him that much, I sort of knew what was happening. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers daily -- as are all the victims of September 11.
Marilyn
Teresa Jahn
December 21, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
S.L. Kruuse
November 15, 2001
I knew Sean when he was at Fordham Prep. But, I had not seen or spoken with him since I left for college. I always believed our life paths would cross again. I just never thought it would happen in this manner.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Please know that he touched many lives. He will be remembered always.
Amelia Mohabir
October 16, 2001
I believe I've worked at the same company on West street with Sean in 1998; even if you are not the same Sean McNulty - may you rest in peace.
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