1899 Bequest Society: Jim McNulty ’68
Jim McNulty ’68 and his son, Brian McNulty ’95, pictured outside of Jesuit’s athletic facilities.
Brian is a football coach and assistant athletic director at Jesuit.
This year marks the 50th reunion for
the Class of 1968. Jim McNulty ’68
and his classmates are making plans
for Jesuit’s Grand Reunion weekend
June 1-3, when they will gather and
reminisce about events from fi ve-plus
decades ago.
For McNulty, these won’t be hazy,
long-lost recollections. He has a trove
of crisp memories from his years on
Himes Ave.
“Father Coyle’s booming presence
in the pulpit is legend,” McNulty said.
“Golf coach Ziggy Jasinski with a pipe
in mouth. Father Hartnett’s Penance Hall
assignments of ‘Take down this number.’
Mr. Fitzsimmons insisting on clicking
fi ngers vs. clapping. Pere Brou and
his soft, intelligent insights. Coach Ray
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Dicharry’s hysterical way of discipline.”
Jesuit made a lasting, meaningful
imprint on McNulty, and in turn he
intends to make an impact on Jesuit via
the 1899 Bequest Society. Members of
Jesuit’s Bequest Society have indicated in
writing that they have made provisions
for Jesuit in their will or estate plans.
“Specifi c gifts through wills/trusts
enable a prudent donor, with guidance
from competent counsel, to take advantage
of the unique opportunity with
estate planning tools that are available,”
McNulty said. “Family comes fi rst, but
Jesuit is part of the family.”
McNulty’s father was Jesuit-educated
in New York, and Jim started a family
legacy in Tampa. He was followed a year
later by his brother, Kevin McNulty ’69,
and then sons Alan McNulty ’94, and
Brian McNulty ’95, and stepson Jake
Nellis ’96.
A CPA, McNulty had his own practice
for years, then spent 15 years in a public
pharmaceutical development company.
Now “retired,” he still is involved with
several pharmaceutical development
companies, enjoys traveling with
his wife, Dora, spending time with his
seven grandchildren, and cultivating his
passion for golf, which includes regular
participation in Jesuit’s annual Fr. Hartnett
Memorial Golf Classic.
“The Jesuit experience was way
beyond my expectations at the time, and
from the time I graduated in ’68, I’ve
planned to do something for Jesuit,”
McNulty said. “So, it’s time.”