John Francis McNulty, age 87, passed away peacefully at home in Newtown, CT on Sunday March 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Griffin)McNulty for sixty years.

John was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 12, 1929 son of Frank and Anne McNulty. He graduated from Bishop Laughlin High School and from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Immediately after graduating from Kings Point, John joined the United States Navy and served proudly as a Chief Engineer in the Submarine Service stationed in Groton, CT. He served our nation during the Korean War.

Upon leaving the Navy, John joined Consolidated Edison of New York as a mechanical engineer as part of the Indian Point start- up team for the first nuclear power plant in New York State. He held various management positions in Consolidated Edison including Plant Manager of the East River Power Plant. After retiring from Consolidated Edison, John joined Ebasco Services located in the World Trade Center in New York. John was a licensed New York State Professional Engineer and Licensed New York State Master Rigger.

John and Geraldine raised their four children and many loyal dogs in White Plains, NY. He was a very active member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Valhalla, NY and volunteered through many organizations.

Just prior to retirement, John and Geraldine moved to their beloved home in Newtown, CT. John became an active member of St. Rose of Lima Parish and other volunteer organizations. John was a Knight of Columbus for 70 years and served as Grand Knight, St. Rose Council #185. He was also a member of the St. Rose Men’s club, helped with the annual carnival and volunteered for the homeless through Americares. John also found time to teach Physics at Norwalk Community College.

John loved boating, wood working, gardening and home improvement projects, but most of all he cherished his time with his eleven grandchildren.

John leaves three of his four children: Mary Ann McNulty of Ridgefield, CT; John F. McNulty, Jr (Kelly) of Barrington, IL; and Susan LoPiccolo (Frank) of Newtown, CT. He is predeceased by his daughter Elizabeth Briscoe. John leaves his sister, Mary Anne Omundsen and several nieces and nephews. John also leaves his loyal golden retriever, Daisy.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday March 7th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Honan Funeral Home in Newtown, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 8th at 10:00am in St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, CT. Interment will follow in Newtown Village Cemetery. To leave an online condolence visit www.honanfh.com

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