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Earl McNulty Obituary

Earl McNulty, 78, passed away March 7, 2015. Born May 8,1936 in Norwalk, CT, Earl was the son of Harold and Gussie McNulty. After graduating from St. Luke’s Prep School, Earl attended Syracuse University and was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity. At Syracuse, Earl met his future wife Jane. After serving in the Army, Earl and Jane married and started a family. He was a loving and devoted husband and father of three boys. The McNulty family lived in Weston and Westport, CT; Miami, FL and Marietta, GA. Earl had a long and successful career in commercial advertising with agencies such as Young and Rubicam, Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO and Tucker Wayne/West Wayne. He had a passion for running, gardening, cooking and antiques. Earl and Jane turned their love for antiques into a business when he retired from advertising and they moved to Ellijay, GA. Earl is survived by his sons Gregory, Christopher and Todd; granddaughters Ansley and Haley; grandsons Ryan and Connor; daughters-in-law Kim, Lydia and Pam; brother Copp and numerous other family and friends. Earl was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years. A memorial service will be held 11am on Saturday, March 28th at Bernhardt Funeral Home, 163 River St., Ellijay, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Published by The Hour on Mar. 29, 2015.

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Constance (Temple) Holder

March 27, 2019

A candle placed for Earl who was my mother's(Roberta Ada McNulty Temple) cousin. She too, has passed away. Fond memories of them together.

Earl's father: Harold Copp McNulty is on far right, back row. Taken:1917.

Constance (Temple) Holder

March 27, 2019

Earl was my mother's cousin. My mother was Roberta Ada McNulty (Temple). Earl's father (Harold Copp McNulty) & my mother's father (Roberta Gleason McNulty) were brothers. I remember him fondly.

Shawne Seignious

March 25, 2015

Earl was a very special man. He will be missed so much.

pat Greer

March 24, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Earl's passing. I worked with Earl at West Wayne.

Pat Greer

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