Mr. Michael J. Mullen

December 18, 1922 - August 12, 2013

Michael J. Mullen Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather Army Veteran WWII CHELMSFORD—Michael J. Mullen, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, August 12, 2013 at the Golden Living Center of West Newton. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennie R. (Salem) Mullen who died on April 5, 1993. Michael was born in Tewksbury on December 18, 1922, a son of the late Michael J. and Catherine (Conley) Mullen. He was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Tewksbury High School. Mr. Mullen was inducted in the United States Army on February 3, 1943 and served with the Company A 932nd Signal Battalion Separate Tactical Air Command. His many engagements included Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, and Northern France. During his tour, Pfc. Mullen was involved in many battles and operations, including the Battle of the Bulge. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Army in 1945, Mr. Mullen returned home to Tewksbury. He married his sweetheart, Jennie R. Salem in 1947, and they settled in the Acre neighborhood of Lowell, where they were parishioners of St. Patrick’s Church. Michael was employed at Raytheon Co. and later at GenRad of Concord, where he retired as a supervisor. Mr. Mullen lived in the Highlands for a few years before moving to Chelmsford to live with his daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Robert Normandin. He lived there with his family for 14 years, enjoying holidays, vacations, and especially being close to his grandchildren. A true member of the greatest generation, Mr. Mullen was a hard working family man. He was proud of his military service, but did not speak or fuss about it. He was proud and true to his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his church. Michael was a quiet man. In his free time, he was an avid reader with many interests. Surviving Mr. Mullen are his children and their families; Patricia A. (Mullen) Normandin, DNP RN and her husband Robert of Chelmsford, and Michael J. Mullen, III, DDS and his wife Linda of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mullen was the father of the late Daniel P. Mullen who died in 1984. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Kerry (Normandin) McConnell and her husband Kevin of Burlington, Katherine Normandin of Boston, Robert Normandin, Jr. of Chelmsford, and Elissa Mullen and Eric Mullen of Pennsylvania; a great granddaughter, Quinn Katherine Ann McConnell; a sister, Ruth DePaulis; and his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Florence and Frederick Abraham, Agnes and John Mastrogiacomo, Margaret Mitchell, and Theresa Mercier. Mr. Mullen was the brother of the late Angela Smith, Fanchon Larson, John Mullen, and Thomas Mullen. FUNERAL NOTICE MULLEN—In West Newton, August 12, 2013 at Golden Living Center, Michael J. Mullen, a former Lowell and Chelmsford resident, and the loving husband of the late Jennie R. (Salem) Mullen. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY from 4 until 7 P.M. Mr. Mullen’s Funeral will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock at ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, corner of Cross and Suffolk Sts. Lowell. His burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation - New England, 85 Astor Avenue Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062 or at www.kidneyhealth.org/donate ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com