Dr. Richard H. Bulger
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 11:26 am
RICHARD HARRISON BULGER MD, 93, of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of New Enterprise, died 01/31/2010 at the Home. Born 5/17/1916 in Pittsburgh the son of Benjamin H and Ethel M. (Boden) Bulger. Married M. Theresa DeFabio in 6/16/1941 at Pittsburgh. She preceded him in death, 01/06/2007.
He was a family practice physician from 1946 to 1984, and was the Medical Director of Homewood at Martinsburg from 1984 to 1997. He was a graduate of Westinghouse HS, and the University of Pittsburgh with a BS/MD. He was a member of the US Army from 1942 – 1945 and was a Battalion Surgeon with the 90th Infantry Div. in the European Theater where he received the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medals.
He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was the last remaining charter member of the Cove Lions and a member of the 90 the Div. Association, AMA and NRA. He was also a past President of the NBC School board, the School Physician for Replogle and NBC schools and the past president of the Blair Co. Medical Soc. Nason Hospital Medical Staff.
Survivors: one daughter Jane of New Enterprise. Two Sons Richard Jr. and wife Marie of Martinsburg and Donald W. and wife Christine of Claysburg. Five Grandchildren John, Amy, Andrew, Jenna and Natalie and five great-grandchildren Ethan, David, Benjamin, Harrison and Ava. Preceded in death by a brother I. Walter.
Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Memorials maybe made to the 90th Div. Assoc. C/O James R. Reed Sr. 17 Lake Shore Dr., Willowbrook IL 60527 or charity of your choice.
Arrangements by the S. GERALD WEAVER FUNERAL HOME, Woodbury