Thomas Mcnulty

Thomas Joseph McNulty, age 68, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral service. A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017, prior to the service at the church. A memorial fund has been established in Thomas’s memory.
Thomas was born on December 11, 1948, the son of David and Sophie (Crnokrak) McNulty in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales High School in Chicago, where he played football. Thomas later graduated from St. Procopius College in Lisle, Illinois. Thomas married Susan Faro on January 22, 1972. He later married Cynthia Ann (Reese) Gregory on December 28, 2011 at the Stephenson County Courthouse.
Thomas was a Project Manager for Metra Rail in Chicago, Illinois for several years. He traveled back and forth from Chicago to Savanna for ten years, spending his weekdays in Chicago and weekends in Savanna. After retiring from Metra Rail in 2012, Thomas became a permanent resident of Savanna. Thomas loved his community and was a member of the Community United Church of Christ. Thomas and his wife, Cindy, enjoyed attending garage sales, auctions, and estate sales. They would buy collectible pieces and together they operated an eBay resale shop. Thomas prized finding collectible pieces and researching their history. Thomas enjoyed putting together puzzles and going to the casino. He was also fond of the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and golfing. Most of all, Tom loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Thomas will be dearly missed by his wife, Cynthia Gregory of Savanna, Illinois; four children, Melissa (Dean) Richardson of Palos Hills, Illinois, David McNulty of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Elizabeth (Mike) Rogers of Evergreen Park, Illinois, and Mary McNulty of Evergreen Park; one step-son, Jared (Denise) Matio of Fishers, Indiana; three grandchildren, Fiona, Mikey, and Jonathan; and one sister, Kathy (Ron) Callihan of Crown Point, Indiana. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sophie McNulty.