Francis Joseph Mullin

Francis Joseph MullinJuly 5, 1931-Dec. 9, 2013Resident of Scotts ValleyFrancis Joseph Mullin passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 9 2013 at Dominican Hospital. He was 82.Frank was born July 5, 1931 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the son of Francis J. Mullin and Margaret (Norton) Mullin. He grew up in Philadelphia. He attended Villanova University earning a Bachelor of Science degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned his Masters and later the University of California at Berkeley where he earned his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering. He taught electrical engineering at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena and later worked for TRW in the aerospace field in Redondo Beach until his retirement. Following his retirement he relocated to Scotts Valley where he has lived since.Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and the company of friends. He spent his spare time reading, working Crossword and Suduko Puzzles, fishing and following sports. He had an interest in politics and also enjoyed traveling. He was a member of St Michaels Catholic Church of Boulder Creek and San Agustin Catholic Church in Scotts Valley. He was also active in the California Grey Bears, Scotts Valley Senior Center where he played Bocchi Ball and was a volunteer and the Santa Cruz Library.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sonya Mullin; son, Michael Mullin, daughter, Katy Reavey, son, Matthew Mullin; five grandchildren, Zachary Reavey, Emilee Mullin, Rachel Mullin, Ian Reavey and Andrew Mullin; sister, Peg Conway and her husband, John; brother in law, Stan Brown and his wife, Neri Brown and their son, Erik Brown.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael's Catholic Church 13005 Pine St., Boulder Creek, CA on Friday December 13, 2013 at 11:00 am. A private interment will take place at Mt. View Cemetery in Fresno, CA. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle or express your condolences to Frank's family.