Visitation at Church
Memorial Mass
Interment
Obituary of Bernard Francis Vullings
Bernard Francis Vullings, "Ben", age 82, a longtime resident of Trooper, PA. passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Sanatoga Center.
He was born in Brunssum, The Netherlands, on January 23, 1939, the son of the late Johan and Maria (Kempen) Vullings.
Ben immigrated to the United States from The Netherlands at age 11. He attended Holy Savior School and St. Patrick’s HS. He was a longtime member of Visitation BVM parish. He enjoyed watching movies, playing cards with his family, going to casinos, and traveling. Ben was a jack of all trades. He was a truck driver for Conte Luna and Tose, started a food truck business and spent the rest of his career as a carpenter/builder.
Ben is survived by his wife, Linda Vullings of Royersford, PA; daughter, Lynn (the late Harry) Earl of Limerick, PA; daughter, Lori Lawrence of Pottstown, PA; son, Bernard Vullings, Jr.; son, Brent (& Michelle) Vullings of Collegeville, PA; daughter, Laina Vullings (& Miguel Mendez) of Red Lion, PA; and sister, Ricki Cotteta of Douglassville, PA. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Alexandra, Melanie, Gabrielle, Elijah, Lilly, Olivia, and Cecilia.
Along with his parents, Ben was preceded in death by seven siblings, Mia, Anna, Gertrude, Nellie, Henry, John and Terry.
His Memorial Mass will be held on the Anniversary of his arrival to the US on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM in St. Teresa of Calcutta RC Church, 256 Swamp Pike, Schwenksville, PA 19473.
Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the church.
Interment will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery, East Norriton, PA.
In lieu of flowers, Ben's family would appreciate memorial contributions made in his name to: Mental Health America - Bell of Hope Memorial (classy.org)
Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 224 West Main Street, Trappe, PA, (610) 489-7900
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