With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of David Christopher Bulla, 56, of Point Harbor, NC on November 18,2024.
David served in the USCG from 1987-1991. He was mainly stationed on the Icebreaker Mackinaw, where he was responsible for all electronics on board. He received many medals and honors.
David was a chef at the Outer Banks Hospital for 15 years. He was known famously for his cheesy scrambled eggs, homemade soups, and collards cooked just perfectly. He also worked part time at Trio Restaurant, where he could use more of his culinary skills. He was known as the “Soup Whisperer”.
David was an avid fisherman, hunter, and jack of all trades. He took great pride in his yard and maintained a perfect lawn. He always had many different projects going at the same time. One of his finest projects was a dining table he wanted to fill with family. Dave always tried to speak of others positively and was always quick to help a friend in need.
Most importantly, Dave loved his family. He loved being a husband, father, PawPaw and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bulla and his Mother, Barbara Bulla.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Lori Bulla; sons, Graham Pinkstone and Max Pinkstone; grandchildren, Elias Pinkstone and Sophia Pinkstone; brother, Robert Bulla; sisters, Jeanne Bulla and Nancy Bongiovanni, and nieces Lauren Bulla, Ava Bulla, Magie Bulla, Cassie Bongiovanni, and Amanda Bongiovanni aka Ravs. He is also survived by his best friend since third grade, Ian MacKinnon; his fishing buddy, Ken Partlow, and his good friend, Sgt. Chuck Savage.
The overwhelming love and support from family, friends, and community is appreciated so much by Dave’s family. It’s exactly what Dave would have wanted. In the end there is only love.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Please leave a message of hope at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.