Francis Joseph McNulty

Francis Joseph McNulty, a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away on Friday evening, January 13, 2017 in the Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn at the age of 85. Born in Saugus on August 9, 1931, he was the son of the late Daniel B. and Mary A. (Hurley) McNulty. Frank was raised and educated in Saugus and was a graduate of Saugus High School. After school, Frank enlisted into the US Navy. He entered into to active duty on November 18, 1948 and served until August 13, 1952. The very next day, August 14th, Frank joined the US Army to help fight for our country during the Korean War. He served bravely until his honorable discharge on August 6, 1954. Upon his discharge, Frank had attained the rank of Corporal and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, a Bronze Service Star, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Frank was a long-time laborer with the Teamsters Union and had worked for many years at General Builder’s Supply in Norwood before moving on to Nonantum Lumber Yard in Watertown from where he retired.

Frank leaves his children: Kenneth F. McNulty of Kingston, NH, Francis J. McNulty, Jr. and his wife, DoriAnn of Lynn, Daniel J. McNulty and his wife, Dawn of Beverly, Maureen DeMello of NC, Marjorie A. Macarelli and her husband, Edward of Groveland, Carol A. Brady and her husband, Shawn of Lynn, Deborah A. McNulty of Lynn, Nancy A. McNulty of Lynn, Dawn M. McNulty and her husband, Charles Self of Lynn, and JoAnne M. Castellarin and her husband, David of Middleton. Frank also is survived by his 19 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren as well as his brothers; Raymond McNulty of FL and Ed McNulty of Chelmsford.

At the family’s request, services will be held privately. Frank’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the wonderful staff at Life Care Center of the North Shore for all of their exceptional care and compassion. Arrangements are under the direction of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.