Thomas Mulvey Obituary

MULVEY, Thomas Henry Son of Karen McGrath Mulvey and Thomas H. Mulvey, Sr., born in Boston, Massachusetts departed September 21st, 2008 after a long illness. Tom is survived by his wife Nada Swanum Mulvey and three sons Thomas, Brendan and Collin of Rochester, MN, his sisters Lisa Clark of Delray Beach, FL, Kara LeTreize of Westboro, Christina Murphy and her husband Scot of Melrose, Julie O'Toole and her husband Thomas of Charlotte, NC, and Aimee Fagan and her husband Charles of Millis, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Tom grew up in Jamaica Plain and later Chestnut Hill, attending Mount Alvernia Academy and playing in the East Newton Little and Babe Ruth Leagues. He was a member of the Boston College High School Class of 1973, captained its soccer team and received its 1973 Thomas F. Murphy, Jr. Sportsmanship Award and was active in community service in the Roxbury area. A University of Notre Dame alumnus, Class of 1976, he captained its Soccer Club, receiving the 1976 Unsung Man Award. Tom served the "Fighting Irish" as President of the Notre Dame Clubs of Boston and of Rochester, MN after a move there in 1999. He also attended Suffolk University School of Law. Tom was the Director of Player Personnel for Boston's Budweiser Kings hockey team. He worked for many years in real estate management with Ground Round, Qwest and most recently as Director of Real Estate for Pearson Vue in Minneapolis, MN. Tom coached his sons and other young people in baseball, basketball, football and soccer in the Rochester, MN Youth Leagues. Tom was active on Rochester's Pax Christi Parish Council and on its Interfaith Council. Funeral Mass: Friday 10/17/08 at 10 AM at St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish on Commonwealth Avenue Chestnut Hill, MA

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Mulvey

9 Entries

Joe DeRoche

February 9, 2009

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing as I fondly remember him from my ND days and he was a classmate at Mt.Alvernia and BC High of a number of my high school friends from the Boston area.

Sincere condolences,

Joe DeRoche ND-'77, St.Sebastians '73

Reid Webster

January 19, 2009

Mulvey Family, Tom was my next door neighbour in Dillon Hall. I loved that bow-legged little man and I offer sincere condolences and prayers.

Kevin Barry

November 17, 2008

Dear Nada,

I first met Tom when he was a freshman at BC High Shool ( the "C" had fallen off the building and that's what Tom and I always called it). He was a great friend. We were a year apart and one day he called me out of the blue and asked me what I thought about Notre Dame. I told him it was great and he needed to attend if he got accepted. He did and we spent three great years as room mates. Tom was a brother to me and I loved him dearly. Time and distance had separated us over the years. I just found out about Tom last week and I am deeply saddened. My prays will be with him always.

Kevin Barry

Kerry Young

October 14, 2008

To Nada, the boys and Tommy's sisters.
My deepest sympathies to you all. I had no closer friend than Tom. I look back at the times that our group of friends spent together and realize how meaningful those times, just being together, meant in forming who we are today. Tommy was the true and great friend; caring,thoughtful and one who always put others first. Tommy faced all challanges life put before him in most admirable way.
I was thrilled to meet Thomas III and Brendan during my short visit before his passing and hope to meet Colin soon as well. Tommy and Nada have raised three very beautiful sons....probably the most important and rewarding task given to us in life.
Tommy will be sorely missed but when I think back on our times together I will always smile.
Gail and I wil keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Kerry and Gail Young & family

Brenda Kingdon

October 3, 2008

Dear Mulvey Family,
I was so sorry to hear that Tom lost his long and very brave battle against cancer. I have so many happy memories of our shared childhood with all of our Mulvey cousins; Tom, Lisa, Kara, Christina and Aimee, and am thinking of them all as well as Nada and her three boys at this hard time. The Mulveys were such a great support to all of us when we lost our mother last March. Aunt Mary-Jean would have been particularly saddened as Tom always held a special place in her heart. Not only was he named after her much-loved brother, but after her dear father as well. Please know that the love and prayers of your whole family are with you all.

Janet Clancy-Padayhag

September 30, 2008

To Toms Family:

I met Tom years ago in Chestnut Hill. He was one of the nicest people I have met in my life. He had a kind heart and great spirit. He was a true gentleman. I am sad to hear of his passing. God love you and take care of you through this difficult time in your life.

Merz family

September 29, 2008

Dear everyone, may the caring thoughts of friends and family and your many precious memories be a comfort to you at this difficult time. With sympathy from aunt Pat, cousins Paul and Katie.

Jim Linnehan

September 29, 2008

To Tommy's family, my deepest condolences on the loss of this great guy.

In our freshman homeroom at B. C. High, Tommy made a huge impression on me immediately with his outgoing, sincere nature. I'm
sure that over the course of four years, virtually all of the class of '73 would have had similar impressions at one time or another.

I recall the pleasure of speaking with him a few years later at a reunion. I certainly missed him at each reunion after that.

John Lojek

September 28, 2008

Nada and kids,
Please know that Tommy and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom was one of the really special people in my life and one of the "good guys". Tom had contacted me a little over a year ago to congratulate me on a mission trip I had made to Liberia. It meant a lot to me to know that he was thinking of me, as I have often of him. Wished he had let me know about his illness, but that was Tom and it wasn't about him. Our days at BC High were such a special time. Missed him at the 35th reunion. We will keep you and the boys in our hearts and may the Lord watch over you, guide you and comfort you in this time of need.

John "Loj" Lojek '73

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