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Bruce Mulligan Obituary
Virginia Novak (Joseph) of Blue Point. Bruce served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-67 and was decorated with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for heroic actions during the tragic USS FORRESTAL fire of July 29, 1967. Upon discharge, Bruce worked at Grumman in Bethpage as an electrical technician on the Apollo Lunar Module. In July 1970, Bruce joined the IBEW #25 and worked as an electrician until his retirement in 2004. Bruce enjoyed gardening and many sporting activities including sailing, hiking, camping, skiing, kayaking, cycling, and was instrumental in building, maintaining, and racing BMX at Shoreham BMX. He will be missed by his family including many sisters/brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Services will be at the Branch Funeral Home, 551 Rte. 25A, Miller Place, Thursday, November 21, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Military Burial will be on Saturday, November 23, leaving from the Branch Funeral Home at 10:30am to proceed to Seaview Cemetery on No. Country Rd. in Mt. Sinai.
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Ira Greenberg
November 28, 2024
I served with Bruce in VA-106 from 1963 to 1965. I actually remember him as a very nice guy. I was not with the Squadron during the Forestal tragedy. But I've read how heroic Bruce was. My condolences to his family and friends.
Paul Schneeloch
November 19, 2024
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Thomas Patrick Folan
November 19, 2024
Rest in peace Bruce Mulligan.
Thank you for your service on the USS FORRESTAL.
Thomas Folan, Miller Place, NY
Coty Kellew
November 19, 2024
I remember Muggs as pure football player. He could tackle in the classic way - dip his shoulder into the
runner and lift the poor guy off his feet and lay him on the ground. Good hands and a great
blocker- A tight end before the term was used. A natural athlete. Wonderful human being.
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