Eugene J. McNulty ’49

Gene died Nov. 14, 2017, after a long and distinguished career as an architect and urban planner, with special emphasis on historic preservation. The son of an architect, he came to Princeton and majored in architecture. At Princeton he rowed on the freshman crew, worked in Commons, belonged to the St. Paul Society, and took his meals at Elm Club.

Born Aug. 7, 1920, Gene was one of the oldest members of  ’49. He enlisted in the Navy in December 1941, came out in November 1945, and matriculated with us on the GI Bill. After his graduation, he earned graduate degrees from Yale, Boston University, and Johns Hopkins. His practice was centered in Newport, R.I., but he also was actively involved in the preservation of historic homes there and in Annapolis. All through the years, he remained active in the Naval Reserve, with assignments including three trips to Antarctica.

Gene left no direct family survivors. His only sister, Margaret Turner, predeceased him, and his nearest relatives are four nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and great-nephews. To them, we offer our deepest sympathy.