GREEN ISLAND - Former Green Island Mayor Jack McNulty has passed away.

McNulty served as Green Island's mayor for nearly 30 years, retiring seven years ago. He also served in the 1970s as Albany County sheriff.

His son Michael McNulty is a former U.S. congressman and his daughter Ellen McNulty Ryan is Green Island's current mayor. She was actually her father's successor in the mayor's office.

When McNulty's retirement was announced, his son described him by saying he stood "for everything that's good and honest and decent about public life."

McNulty grew up in Green Island, attending elementary school at St. Joseph's and then going to LaSalle Institute. He later served in the Navy during World War II.

His political career began when he was elected town supervisor in Green Island in 1949. From there he served as mayor for 30 years. That was interrupted by one term as Albany County sheriff.

"He was a public servant par excellence for almost half a century, who delivered time-and-again for his constituents in Green Island and beyond," U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said in a statement.

Schumer says he was struck by McNulty's humility and good nature.

Funeral arrangements will be set up at the McNulty Funeral Home.

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McNulty funeral expected to cause delays

GREEN ISLAND - The wake and funeral for political patriarch John "Jack" McNulty is expected to draw large crowds as well as affect people who aren't even attending.

The wake will be held at the McNulty Funeral Home on Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st from 3PM - 7PM. Hudson Ave. from Swan St. to Arch St. will be closed from 2PM - 8:30PM that day.

The funeral will be held at St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, January 2nd at 10AM. Hudson Ave. will also be closed from 8AM - 12 noon from Center St. to Arch St. George St. will be closed from Swan St. to Arch St.

During the funeral, there will be no parking on Swan St. from Hudson Ave. to Paine St. as well as the area in front of and across the street from the church.

Anyone who plans on attending the services or using these roads during the time of the services is advised to plan accordingly.

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The calling hours are 3-7 pm, Thursday and Friday, at the McNulty Funeral Home located at 147 Hudson Ave. The funeral will be at 10 am Saturday at St. Joseph's Church.