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Leo Mullin Obituary
of Nashua, NH; 80
NASHUA, NH -- Leo R. Mullin, 80, of Nashua, NH passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in the Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1932 in Brookline, MA, a son of the late Hugh H. and Anna (Highland) Mullin.
Mr. Mullin attended Brookline, MA schools and started caddying at the Country Club in Brookline at the age of 12, beginning a lifelong passion for golf. He attended Boston University on a golf scholarship and also served as an R.O.T.C. Commander at B.U. He then served with the U.S. Army stationed in Ft. Leonardwood, MO from 1954-1956 having attained the rank of Captain at his discharge from the service.
Following the Army Mr. Mullin went to work for State Street Bank until 1976. He served as President of Union National Bank in Lowell, MA. He then left banking and went into the Brokerage Business with Tucker Anthony and R.L. Day, now known as RBC Wealth Management. Mr. Mullin was active in various community organizations and was most proud of having initiated the golf program at The Ron Burton Training Village.
A gregarious, loving and kind man with never a harsh word about anyone, Mr. Mullin loved to socialize, enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed his trips to Ireland and loved to talk on the phone. He loved to tell stories, and you know he had a story for every occasion.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years; Patti Mullin, six children; Amelia Rokicki, Leo R. Mullin, Jr., Christopher Mullin, Peter Mullin, Greg Mullin and Julie Lynch, two step-daughters; Maggie DeSantis and Emily Gallagher, 17 grandchildren; Michael, Oona, Isabel, Alex, Elsa, Kristina, Corelle, Billy, Austin, Will, Calvin, John, Courtney, Nathan, Hugh, Liam and Haile, a brother; Richard Mullin, five sisters; Barbara Cusick, Mary Gately, Claire Mullin, Ann Mullin and Louise Remington. He is also survived by his first wife; Janet Mullin and by daughters and sons-in-law, nieces and nephews and many loving friends. He was predeceased by two brothers; Hugh H. Mullin, Jr. and Paul Mullin.
MULLIN -- Following cremation a gathering and celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to The Ron Burton Training Village, 55 Morgan Rd., Hubbardston, MA 01452. Condolences may be offered at www.zissweeneyfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Mullin
Billy Mullin
April 30, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about Leo. Leo would be my great uncle. I am Paul Mullin's (Leo's brother) grandson. I met Leo in the mid 90's at my grandparents house. I do remember chatting it up with him about golf while grilling out steaks that evening. He was a lot of fun getting to know. In reading his obituary and I remember him talking about playing against Arnold Palmer in college it is easy to see where all of the Mullin's love affair with golf comes from cause my grandpa Paul loved the game also. My dad, Mike, brother Jeff and I are still proudly carrying on the Mullin family golf tradition. Again sorry to hear about Leo. Billy Mullin
Dave&Bette Bartley
April 8, 2013
Patti We are sorry to learn about Leo. He was a good man and a great golfer With sympathy & respect Bette & Dave
January 31, 2013
Patti, I am so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. I have certainly enjoyed working with you both for so many years. A call with him always put a smile on my face as it was usually 3 minutes of business and another 20 of just swapping stories. My heart goes out to you and your family. Carrie Butler (ISI Funds, NYC)
william lynch
January 29, 2013
in the short time i knew my grandfather leo i had admired him and learned from every word he said with his thunderous voice and some of the last words he said to me was that every day if i went my way to help someone or become their friend, by the time a week or month had passed that i will have made many strong relationships. and so far HE WAS RIGHT
and though we will have lost him in this world we will always be able to see him in the next. as one of his many friends said "hes teaching god how to golf" and i beleive that to be true not only teaching god how to golf but also while whistling battle hymn of the republic. and to all who read this isay that we will always see him again but until then we must try to make him proud while he watches over us, waiting to see us again. also we must not let this loss hider our spirits. that is the lat thing he would want, no i say that we should remember him as he was, not as he is now and try to follow his words of wisdom. grandpa leo knew there was no such thing as perfect but as a person, he was pretty damn close. gronpaleo you will be misssed but never forgotten
Polly Caron
January 10, 2013
Gary and I send our love to you Patti and your family as you all embark on a new journey. I always felt that Leo was like a father to me and I trusted his every word. I will miss his deep voice and contagious laugh. God Bless.
Don Fraser
January 6, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family, Patti. Leo was a true and steadfast friend and he will be soley missed.
Don and Alma Fraser
David Winkowski
January 6, 2013
Your deep voice and mere presence commanded respect, u were good to me as a kid. And dont forget the irish whiskey u gave us when we were going hunting in the woods you were kind enough to give us permission. You were a great, great guy.
January 5, 2013
I met Leo and Patti probably 30 years ago. While I saw him only a couple of times a year, he would give a big hug. It was always good to hear his stories. He was genuine. Jeff LawsonLawsondd
January 5, 2013
We have lost a dear friend and gentleman.The golfing gods must be crying this day.
The Masters and The Open will not be the same without a cheery phone call from Leo proposing a friendly wager on the outcome.
Our sincerest condolences to Patti and the entire family.
Kim & Ed Carter
TONY WOZNIAK
January 5, 2013
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND IT WAS A PLEASURE KNOWING YOU AND GOLFING WITH YOU.
YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS
January 5, 2013
To my cousins Amy, Chip, Greg, Chris, Peter and Julie, their children and to Patti. I have such fond memories of Uncle Leo and what a larger than life man he was. He always had a story and told them so well! And I will never forget he always called me "Jennifer-gal" Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences,
Jennifer Mullin
Gloria Maroti Frazee
January 5, 2013
Meeting up with Leo was a joyful --and unchanging-- event. A smile would spread across his face and his big, bear hug would just about crush you as his voice boomed, "Hello, Friend!" I will always cherish that memory, Leo's friendship. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family, whom he loved so very much.
January 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Mullin family,
I have many fond memories of the Mullins in Dunstable. Elaine Crandall
Phil guarino
January 5, 2013
I have known Leo for 70 years, starting as a boy caddying at The Country Club in Brookline. Leo was the most engaging and charismatic person I have ever known. Leo was special.There are givers and takers. Leo was certainly a giver.I can remember many experiences with Leo, but one that stands out happened when we were in college.I was playing house hockey at Harvard and Leo was managing the BU hockey team.Some one had stolen my skates. I called Leo,and he told me to stop worrying and just be at his house the next day at 7 pm.When he opened the door, he handed me a pair of skates, one size too big, but I was so happy,I just hugged him.Many great experiences with Leo evolved over the last 70 years. I shall miss him dearly as he was a great part of my life.
Phil Guarino
David Gallagher
January 5, 2013
Leo,
I have had the pleasure of being part of your family for the last ten years. I always enjoyed the many stories you had for me, and the many quick jokes you told me.
I enjoyed knowing a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
Most people do not get blessed to meet a man like you, but I bet you a dollar that the people you have met in your lifetime are just that. Truly blessed.
Rest in peace sir . You will be truly missed.
January 5, 2013
Our friendship began with lunch at the Union Club. You were fun and charming and I knew we needed you at Tucker Anthony..Your loyalty and friendship is something I will always value. You honored the game of golf as it was suppose to be played.We will all miss the call asking "who do you want in this years Masters" will Patti carry that tradition on ? I am a solid member of the "I Love LEO Club" God Bless You !!! Clive
Deb Skerry
January 4, 2013
Leo, you always made me smile & laugh with your funny stories & the Good Morning to You song as you walked into the dry cleaners. I always asked Patti How she did it . We both would smile at that. My deepest sympathy to you , Patti & his family. I was very blessed to have known you for the years that I worked at the cleaners. God Bless you Leo.
With deepest sympathy,
Deb Skerry
Theresa (Hussey) McLaren
January 4, 2013
I will always remember Leo's big smile, and how he would shake my hand with his firm grip, hold onto it so he could pull me in for a big hug and say "How the hell are ya, gal?"
You were a great friend to my family, and you will be greatly missed.
To Patti and to Leo's family my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this very hard time.
The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home
January 4, 2013
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
skip morton
January 4, 2013
Leo, you were a great person to work with. I enjoyed every moment of our professional relationship and I'll miss your endless, wonderful stories! Rest well in God's hands my friend.
Skip Morton Tucker/RBC
January 4, 2013
Patti, our deepest condolences. Leo was a great guy...one of a kind. He will be missed dearly. Adam Molino and the Corporate Bond Desk
January 4, 2013
Patti,
Our deepest condolences to you and the family. We will miss Leo.
Great guy, golfer and friend. Sincerest sympathy,
Evelyn and John Kiernan
Tracy McDonald
January 4, 2013
R.I.P Uncle Leo Mullin. From Manomet to Runamuck you were always the brightest light, the softest - but most important - voice and the funniest damn guy any of us ever knew! You were a presence on this world and one that will be missed by a lot of people! So here is an Irish blessing for one great Irishman:
"May you fly straight to heaven,
But if you go to Hades,
May Lethe run with Guinness! "
Cheers Uncle Leo!
Philip & Lynne Scannell
January 4, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Leo's family always loved hearing that deep voice at VCC while negoitiating our matches.
Nora Buttrick
January 4, 2013
I always enjoyed having Leo arrive. Yes it was all about the stories.
It was also important for Leo to find out about You and your stories.
A true gentleman. Sorry for our loss. Nora Buttrick
Robert&Barbara Esau
January 4, 2013
A true friend and gentleman. His kind and gentle manner as well as his many stories will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. It was always a special treat to play a round of golf with Leo as he always provided a tip to help improve your game. The four major golf tournments will not be the same without him!
January 3, 2013
Leo, where are you hiding that little black book with all those 100's of matches we played for $1.00 nassy? I know you saved & relished every penny you took from me
Patti, Phyllis & I are ever grateful to you & Leo for sharing an inordinate number of stimulating,warm & well thought out ( by you) adventures
What memories Love Phyllis & Steve Poor
Alex Paine
January 3, 2013
Leo was a good friend and business associate of my dad--they played a lot of golf together and worked at Tucker-Anthony in Boston. Cathie and I got to know Patti and Leo over the years and went to many UMass Lowell hockey games together--lots of laughs all the time!! We will miss Leo and our hearts go out to Patti and all the family. Love, Alex and Cathie Paine
Mary Anderson
January 3, 2013
My love and heartfelt sympathy to the Mullin family, at this time of great loss. Leo's remarkable gift for friendship, his genuine love of people, will remain with me as testimony to the goodness of life. I was always touched by his capacity to recognize people and uplift them through his engagement with their lives. He will be remembered with love and affection and laughter by so very many. Thank you, Leo, for this kindness of heart.
annamae logan
January 3, 2013
leo, you were a great influence in my life. When i look back on my life, you were beside my family most of the way. Thank you for all your guidance I will miss you
Annamae (Hussey) Logan
David Davison
January 3, 2013
Deepest sympathy for the entire Mullin Family, from a very old friend. Leo lives on in all of us who knew him and loved him so very much. His lived life, is inspiring and makes us better people having known him.
love, David Davison
Mike Colbert
January 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Leo a number of years ago through my brother John. We enjoyed a wonderful day of hospitality, fun and laughs on the golf course. I am grateful for Leo hooking me up with his favorite book in the world: "The Greatest Game Ever Played". We shared the special experience of being former caddies at TCC, Brookline. Golf in heaven has just become more fun as a result of Leo's arrival.
Blessings to Patti and Family.
Al & Angie Rietheimer
January 3, 2013
We were so surprised and sorry to learn of Leo's passing. There are never the right words to express how deeply saddened we are that you have to endure your loss.
Friends like Leo are few in life and it is with a heavy heart that we also grieve with your loss. His friendship meant the world to us, and we couldn't have asked for a more genuine friend than Leo. Memories of our times together, regardless of where we were or what we were doing, will be forever held dear.
Leo will be truly missed by everyone who knew him no matter where they crossed his path in life. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Golf will not be the same without him, but we're sure that he will now have his choice of golf courses to enjoy.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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