Dr James McNulty, 89, husband of actress Ann Blyth dies
wazzzy
McNULTY, M.D. , James Vincent
Born in New York City, he passed away May 13, 2007 in La Jolla,
California at age 89.
He was the beloved husband of Ann Blyth for 54 years and loving father
of Timothy, Maureen, Kathleen, Terence and Eileen. He is also survived
by ten grandchildren Shannon, Erin, Jessica, Caitlin, Ryan, Brendan,
Kacie, Jimmy, Kelly and Kevin.
He attended Manhattan College in New York City and received a Bachelor
of Science degree in 1940. He went to New York Medical College
receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors in 1943. He
interned at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Sampson, New York.
His military service began with the U.S. Navy from 1941 through 1949.
He was a battalion aid surgeon with the 26th Marine Regiment, 5th
Marine Division on Iwo Jima. His duties took him to Sasebo, Japan and
Peleliu, Palau. He was also with the Pioneer Regiment, 6th Marine
Division in Tsingtao, China. His military awards included the American
Area Campaign Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; China Service
Medal; and the World War II Victory Medal.
After the war, he returned to California where he began his residency
at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California. He chose
Obstetrics & Gynecology with a subspecialty in Adolescent and
Pediatric Gynecology.
His academic appointments included: Clinical Professorship, OB/GYN at
L.A. County U.S.C. Medical Center, 1985; Clinical Chief of Staff of OB/
GYN at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, 1976 - 1979; and
consultant, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Children's Hospital,
Los Angeles, 1960 - 1988. He received a Distinguished Service Award
from L.A. County U.S.C. Medical Center.
His hospital staff appointments included: St. Vincent's Hospital, Los
Angeles; Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles; St. Joseph's Hospital,
Burbank; Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys; Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center, Los Angeles; Children's Hospital, Los Angeles; and L.A. County
Hospital - Women's Medical Center, Los Angeles.
He served as a member of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Mental
Health, 1950; member of the Board of Medical Examiners, State of
California, 1958- 1966, president, 1962, vice president, 1961; member,
Board of Governors, American College of Surgeons, 1955; member,
California Health Manpower Policy Commission; chairman, Obstetrical &
Gynecological Assembly of Southern California, 1968; president,
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, 1976.
Dr. McNulty was active in several medical societies including:
American Medical Association; California Medical Association; Los
Angeles County Medical Association; Los Angeles Obstetrical &
Gynecological Society; and the Pacific Coast Obstetrical &
Gynecological Society.
He practiced medicine in the Los Angeles area for more than forty
years. He lived his life devoted to his family, his patients and the
community. He enjoyed travel, jogging, swimming, and cooking.
How symbolic it is that he should pass on Mother's Day as he had
delivered thousands of babies to joyful parents. He was loved and
admired by all who knew him. He will be sorely missed.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Children's
Hospital, Los Angeles or Cardiac Care Center, Scripps Memorial
Hospital, La Jolla, California. A Memorial Service is being planned.
Published in the Los Angeles Times on 5/18/2007.
MLW
> http://www.legacy.com/latimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=...
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> McNULTY, M.D. , James Vincent
> Born in New York City, he passed away May 13, 2007 in La Jolla,
> California at age 89.
> He was the beloved husband of Ann Blyth for 54 years and loving father
> of Timothy, Maureen, Kathleen, Terence and Eileen. He is also survived
> by ten grandchildren Shannon, Erin, Jessica, Caitlin, Ryan, Brendan,
> Kacie, Jimmy, Kelly and Kevin.
Dr. McNulty was pre-deceased by a brother, Eugene Patrick
McNulty....aka Dennis Day.
MLW
Brad Ferguson
wazzzy <enter...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Born in New York City, he passed away May 13, 2007 in La Jolla,
> California at age 89.
> He was the beloved husband of Ann Blyth for 54 years and loving father
> of Timothy, Maureen, Kathleen, Terence and Eileen. He is also survived
> by ten grandchildren Shannon, Erin, Jessica, Caitlin, Ryan, Brendan,
> Kacie, Jimmy, Kelly and Kevin.
Jaysus. It sounds like the roll call of the Dublin branch of the
Mouseketeers.
Bill Schenley
>
>
In February of 1973, Dr. McNulty delivered my daughter.
He told me that she was the most beautiful baby he had ever delivered. I'm
sure he told that to every father. Still, it was pretty cool that, at least
once, he was right.
Brad Ferguson
<stra...@ma.rr.com> wrote:
My mom went to high school with Ann Blyth. I've got a picture of them
together somewhere, back around 1943.
Small world.
Hyfler/Rosner
"Bill Schenley" <stra...@ma.rr.com> wrote in message
news:464e8aae$0$4860$4c36...@roadrunner.com...
I've seen photos. He was right.
