Daniel M. McNulty, retired police officer

Daniel M. McNulty, 81, of Dagsboro, formerly of Bergenfield, N.J., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at his home.

He was born in Teaneck, N.J., Jan. 18, 1939, son of the late Daniel A. McNulty and the late Clara Margaret (Rossi) McNulty.  Dan served his community as a police officer with the Bergenfield Police Department with 26 years of service, and then he served with the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department for another nine years. 

Dan was an early member of the Crime Stoppers Unit in Bergenfieldm and the founder and president of the Bergenfield Junior Football League.   He was an active member and volunteer at his parish in Bergenfield, St. John the Evangelist, and also at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach after retiring to Delaware.  Dan enjoyed playing golf as he was a member of the Maryland Interclub Seniors Golf Association and the Cripple Creek Country Club, where he served on the homeowners association.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joan E. McNulty; and a daughter, Patricia A. McNulty.  He is survived by his four sons, Daniel (Kathryn) McNulty, Thomas (Karen) McNulty, Timothy (Kim) McNulty and Michael (Michelle) McNulty; a sister, Maryann Barzelatto; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 7, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach.  Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro. 

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