Christopher Joseph McNulty

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Christopher McNulty Obituary

Christopher Joseph McNulty, born October 11, 1951 in Tucson passed away on December 20, 2005 in Phoenix. Chris served in the Army, attended Glendale Community College and received his degree from the University of Phoenix. Chris worked in human resources for many years in the valley. He is survived by his son Matthew Christopher (Cristina), father Emmett, brothers Robert (Ernestine), George (Linda), John, Tim (Debbie), and Charles (Louise), nieces and nephews Michael (Melisa), Troy, Nicole (Steve) Baier, Mario and Mia. Pursuant to Chris' wish he was cremated and a wake was held at which Chris' family and friends remembered him in stories and pictures.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 29, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher McNulty

5 Entries

Helene Abrams

January 13, 2006

Chris was very special to me. In fact, the entire McNulty family is very special to me. I will miss him very much.

Teresa Goering

January 9, 2006

To Chris' family:

There were three thoughts that kept running through my mind when we first learned that Chris was in the hospital and it was serious.

I could not imagine that pneumonia in a younger person without complications could be deadly. I made Kurt call Charlie back to ask a few more questions. I have since heard that there are very serious strains that there is little anyone can do. It seems very unfair to me and I think must also to you and my heart goes out to you that that very unusual thing happened to Chris. Especially to Matthew who lost a dad without a clue it could happen at this time.

The second thing I could not get over was how this family would deal with it. My limited contact with your family has been one which at least appears to be one which is abnormally close (meant in a good way). It is sort of like a "Band of Parents, Brothers and Kids". You don't always see parents, siblings and their children have such a connection that it sort of transcends your other relationships. When all this was going on, I thought of Emmett as my dad and thinking about how my father would be feeling, and thought of all of the siblings as though it was my brother (with whom I also have an abnormally close - again in a positive sense - relationship with.) I would like to pay tribute to the McNulty Parents for raising so many kids and instilling in them the true great values in life - love and loyalty.

The last thing that I dwelt on was my last memory of Chris. It was at Charlie's 50th birthday party at Big Al's downtown. Our youngest son was out of town and Adam, our 17 year old was getting into the Airport at about the same time that Charlie's festivities were to begin. We couldn't miss either and thought that forcing a 17 year old who had not seen his parents for a week to stop at Big Al's was not too much to ask of him (we promised him he would hear Charlie's band which made it a slightly more pallitable suggestion to him). Obviously, Adam initially was bored to tears and wanting to just get home after a week away. I spent the entire evening sitting in a corner with Emmett, Chris and Adam. Chris could have been mingling with anyone else and perhaps he would have liked to, but he spent the entire evening making sure his dad was comfortable, my son was entertained (he talked to Adam about Matt, and wrestling and teenage issues). I had the responsibility of making sure that Adam was somewhat entertained but Chris graciously stepped in to help. I could have chatted with Emmett in his absence (had he mingled) but clearly he wanted to be there and include his father in conversation. My last memory of Chris is what some of my earlier thoughts had been, that he thought of others before himself.

I hope this gets to the family. I had actually (for the first time in my life) wanted to speak if there were eulogies. In hindsight, I am glad that there weren't because after a couple glasses of wine, and how emotional I was over all of this, I would have embarrassed myself.

He was a great guy and you are a great family.

My thoughts have been with you and will be.

Fondly,

Teresa Goering

Joel Brown

January 5, 2006

I never saw Chris in a bad mood. Even after going years without seeing him, he was always as genuinely warm and engaging as the last time I saw him. My prayers go out to his family.

Kurt, Teresa, Adam, and Alex Goering

January 5, 2006

Chris was a funny, thoughtful, caring guy who always appeared upbeat in any situation. We will miss him greatly.

Leslie Williams

December 29, 2005

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved Chris like an uncle and he will be dearly missed but always in my heart.

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