Patrick J. McNulty

Patrick J. McNulty, Drummond Road, Toledo, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2016, at the age of 91. He was born in County Mayo, Ireland on March 1, 1925, to Patrick and Ellen (Ruane) McNulty. He was a beloved husband of Kathleen McNulty for 60 years. Loving brother of John McNulty (deceased), Mary Ann Buckley, Bridie Holland (deceased), Kathleen Sheehan (deceased), and Eileen McNulty (deceased). Loving father of Michael (Elaine), Timothy (Dawn), John, Robert (April), Eileen (Jim Kelly), Patrick (Betsy Hyatt), and Noreen (Glenn Allen). Loving grandfather of Maureen, Patrick, and Megan McNulty; Kevin and Lauren McNulty; Keegan, Conor, and Devin McNulty; Eamon, Brendan, and Brian Kelly; and Celia McNulty. Dear uncle and cousin to many. After immigrating to the United States in October 1947, Patrick was drafted into the U.S. Army in December 1948 where he served one year in the Third Army Division. He was selected for and graduated from Officer Candidate School. Because he was not yet a U.S. Citizen, he was not commissioned. Following discharge, Patrick served in the Army Reserves, the Ohio National Guard Military Police and then enlisted in the US Air Force Reserves in 1962. While serving a 15-day tour of duty, he was assigned to the US Air Force Special Investigation School at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. Patrick was a member of the American Legion Post #0888, Ohio. He was a Charter Member, 4th Degree member, Financial Secretary and past Grand Knight of the West Toledo Knights of Columbus, Council #3122. He also served as District Deputy of the State Council. After 32 years of service, he retired as a Detective Captain of the Toledo Police Department on November 6, 1986. He was appointed in June 1954 and later promoted to Sergeant in 1965, Lieutenant in 1969, and Captain in 1972. Patrick enjoyed visiting with family at home, Chicago, and in Ireland, spending time at the family cottage at Vineyard Lake in Irish Hills, Michigan, or the condo in Naples, Florida, and discussing and following current events. Family and friends may visit on Thursday, October 13th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ansberg - West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania with a rosary service at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 14th, 10:30 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 2950 Ilger Ave., Toledo. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. The family thanks Hospice of Northwest Ohio and appreciates the help of all the caregivers over the past two years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or St. Pius X Church, Toledo.

Patrick J. McNulty

March 1, 1925 - October 9, 2016