George Kight Mulligan, Jr.

In New Haven, June 28, 2017 George Kight Mulligan, Jr. 77, of Hamden, has gone home to be with Jesus. Kight was the beloved husband of Barbara Palumbo Mulligan. Loving father of Stephanie (Matt) Bassett of Hamden and Evan (Cindi Barrett) Mulligan of Salem, MA., brother of Nancy Mulligan Curtis (Bill) of Vero Beach Fl. and Joanne Mulligan Jackson (Jim) of Glendale, CA. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren Zoe & Nina Bassett. Gus and Gaia Mulligan and a dear cousin Geraldine Pascarella Moyer. Raised in St. Augustine, Florida, he was the son of the late George Kight and Lida Smith Mulligan. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family after he bravely fought a 16 year battle with prostate cancer. Kight proudly served in the United States Navy and was based in Naples Italy. He worked as a computer programmer at various companies, the last being Pilot Pen. He was a faithful member of the 0livet Baptist Church in Hamden with his friends Pastor Bill Arruda and Deacon Raymond Bennett and his family and all the good people in the congregation. Kight was a devout Christian who followed the Lord's teaching by showering love, kindness and understanding to his family, his friends, and all who crossed his path. He had a bright mind and an amazing sense of humor. His hopeful and gentle light surrounded us daily and will continue to shine and guide us on the right path. He made his mark in this world and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him and share in his love. His family would like to send a blessed thank you to Dr. Joseph Kim at Smilow Hospital for the extraordinary care he gave Kight on his journey home. We extend our thanks to Dr. Mark Mann, Dr. Richard Dean, Dr. Thomas Fynan and Dr. Daniel Petrylak for their unwavering help over these many years. And we say bravo to all the wonderful nurses and staff at the hospital and at the doctor's offices. Without a doubt you are a choir of angels. Funeral services will be held Friday July 7th at 11 a.m. in 0livet Baptist Church, 3762 Whitney Ave. Hamden. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden. In lieu of flowers contributions to Smilow Cancer Center P.O. Box 7611, New Haven, CT 06519-0611. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

George Kight Mulligan, Jr.

October 16, 1939 - June 28, 2017