Gary Emmett Nulty passed away August 23 in Pleasanton, California, after a 10-year battle with primary lateral sclerosis (PLS). He was 53. Born April 13, 1953 in Santa Monica, Gary attended St. Monica’s Catholic School and later Palisades High. He graduated from San Diego State University and went on to earn a master’s degree from San Francisco State with a degree in environmental science. He was a geologist with PG&E prior to his illness. Having grown up near the beach, Gary enjoyed surfing and traveling along the Pacific Coast. He shared these passions and his love of animals, music, rock collecting and skiing with his wife and daughters. Gary is survived by his wife of 28 years, Vivian J. Nulty; daughters Ashlee Patrice Nulty (24) and Lauren Brittany Nulty (20); and sisters Sally Ann Ward and Patricia Drennon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Patricia Nulty, and his sister, Susan Marie Rucker. Services were held August 29 at St. Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon. A private burial was held at Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette later that day.
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