Josephine J. (Orlando) McNulty, 92, of Derry, NH passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 31st at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home, Derry, NH after a long period of declining health.
She was born Feb. 6, 1922 in Methuen, the youngest child and only daughter of the late Allesandro and Angelina (Dadducci) Orlando. She attended Methuen schools and graduated from the Edward F. Searles High School in 1939. After graduation, she was employed at Service Wood Heel in Lawrence, MA and later at the IRS in Andover, MA until her retirement. She was married to George Scott from 1945 until his death in 1954. She was later married to Lawrence McNulty for 46 years until his death in 2012.
Josephine had a quick smile and ready wit that put everyone at ease. In earlier times, she loved playing cards, reading and doing crossword puzzles. She loved being with family and friends and especially enjoyed traveling, fishing and blueberry picking with “Mac” at Province Lake and Bow Lake. They also resided for several years in Hobe Sound, Florida as well as in Atkinson, Windham, and Salem, NH and they spent many happy times at the Salem Senior Center.
She is survived by her two children, Russell Scott and wife Kathleen of Georgia and Geraldine Monnelly and husband John of Manchester, NH; two stepsons, James “Mike” McNulty and wife Diane of Haverhill, MA and William McNulty and wife Deborah of Atkinson, NH; brother, Angelo Orlando of Melbourne, FL; brother-in-law John Szot of Sandown, NH; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Josephine was predeceased by 4 brothers.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation for the loving care and friendship provided to Jo by the staff and residents of Pleasant Valley Nursing Center and the Compassionate Care Hospice for the last two years.
The Memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 14th at 11:00 AM at St. Matthew Parish in Windham. She will be interred at a later date at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH, alongside Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo’s name may be made to the Activities Fund at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 8 Peabody Rd., Derry, NH 03038 to brighten the lives of her fellow residents.