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Oct. 10, 2025

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G. McNULTY Obituary

McNULTY, G. Paul Formerly of Needham, MA, Norfolk, MA and Dedham, MA, passed away peacefully, on September 30, 2025.

Paul was the oldest of four children of the late Gerald and Mary McNulty, was born in Boston and raised in West Roxbury, MA. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Newton High School and Boston College, Class of 1957. Husband of the late Patricia (Kelly) McNulty, his loving wife of 63 years; father of Kevin and his wife, Debbie of Westwood, MA and their children, Michael and his wife, Marissa and son, Leo, Ryan, Erin and Kate, Suzanne and her husband, Phil Sample of Wakefield,

MA, and their children, Kaitlyn and Cory, Lisa and her husband, Matt Robbins of Wakefield, their children, Connor, Sean and his wife, Alexa and their daughter, Amelia and Meghan and husband, Tom; Lora Finnerty of Ipswich, MA and her daughter, Kelly.

Paul is also survived by his two sisters, Marie Kelley Howard of Hingham, MA, and Linda Callahan and her partner, Joe of Braintree, MA. Predeceased by his sister, Laureen Harrelson. Paul is survived by his brothers-in-law, Dr. Paul Kelly and his wife, Jean of Winchester and Joe Kelly and his wife, Judith of Falmouth. Predeceased by his sister-in-law, Claire Woods; and brothers-in-law, Charlie Kelly

and Mike Kelly. Paul leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Paul had a fulfilling career working over 20 years for Ford Motor Company as well as owning Franklin Lincoln Mercury. In the 1980's, Paul transited into residential real estate as the Manager of Coleman and Sons in Waltham. Paul always enjoyed working with people. Later in his years, Paul worked for the Boston Sports Club in Wellesley until he was 79 years of age.

Paul enjoyed gardening, attending BC games, spending time in Wareham at White Island Shores and Centerville, going to the Needham Senior Center and staying in touch with friends and family. As Paul's Alzheimer's progressed, he remained kind and thankful.

Paul's family would like to extend their appreciation to the aides and staff of Benchmark, Norwood and Meadow Green Nursing Center, Waltham for the care provided him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD, on Thursday, October 9, from 5-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Denis Church, 157 Washington Street, Westwood, on Friday morning, October 10, at 11am. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made Catholic Charities Boston. Please see web site: https://www.ccab.org/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 2 to Oct. 6, 2025.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holden Dunn Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Oct

10

Service

11:00 a.m.

St. Denis Church

157 Washington St, Westwood, MA 02090

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55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

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