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Douglas Mulaire Obituary
Douglas Mulaire, an artist, educator, and fishing and gardening enthusiast, died of pancreatic cancer on Monday at home in East Hampton. He was 65.
A professor of photography at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, he lived in Brooklyn as well as East Hampton. He "loved the light and beauty of the East End," his wife, Susan Taylor, wrote.
Mr. Mulaire was born in Stamford, Conn., on Sept. 28, 1948, to Victor J. Mulaire and the former Vera Walden. He graduated from Boston College and earned his master's degree in photography from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Ms. Taylor said her husband was "appreciated and remembered as a kind, thoughtful, and calm friend, teacher, and colleague."
"He loved food and nothing brought him more pleasure than cooking, using what he could harvest or catch from the ocean or pick from his garden for friends and family." She also remarked on his "wonderful sense of humor and delightful storytelling."
In addition to his wife, Mr. Mulaire is survived by a sister, Juanita Cullen of Vienna, Va., and two brothers, Vic Mulaire of Weston, Conn., and Larry Mulaire of Barnstable, Mass.
The family has suggested donations to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach 11978. A memorial service will be held in Brooklyn at a later date.
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Brianna Hughes
September 28, 2014
I am heartbroken to hear of Doug's passing. I was his student at FIT. I have never had a more caring professor. I remember running out of my BFA thesis presentation because I was so nervous. He came and found me crying in the hallway. He told me that some of the greatest artists can't find words for their art. I'll never forget those words. He truly touched my heart. My condolences to his family.
Judy (McPhee) Pucci
September 17, 2014
Juanita and the Mulaire Family,
My condolences to the family. I remember the big beautiful house you lived in on Elm St. across from St. Mary's
School where we were classmates. My sympathies and condolences for your loss.
Ken Trout
September 16, 2014
Sorry to read of Doug's passing, I always remembered him as a nice kid from Shippan, where we grew up, we were kids the last time I saw him!! My condolences to his family.
John Roman
September 16, 2014
Juanita, Vic, & family...My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother...
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