Declan Mulligan

What a good man. Musical genius..if he liked you; could do no wrong!! Musician extrordinare!! I called him friend.... Michael Hovan

I just found out about Declan´s passing. My brothers and sister often went to the Abbey Tavern back in the early 80´s. We got to know him a wee bit between songs. He was a very humble and gracious human being. He was open about his career. To think I saw him first as a four year old while watching the Flintstones. I am sure he was asked about that episode a million times, but he acted like it was the very first time whenever someone asked him about it. Glad I got to met him. Always remember...

It just happened that I was introduced to Declan..I perceived him to be an honest talented and decent guy...we just spoke for a short time. He told me about his soon to be wife and that she was waiting for him...so our friendship could not last part that time..he seemed like a jewel of a guy.

So sad to hear about the passing of Declan. I use to look so forward to the weekend so I could go with friends and dance to his music at the Abbey Tavern. The Beau Brummels played at my sister Noreen's wedding but he was already book for my wedding. Declan was a dear family friend and will cherish his memory forever!

Dec was a wonderful friend to my family. We all thought the world of him. Dec guided me toward a lifelong love of music. Dec taught my brother how to play guitar, which gave him immeasurable joy his entire life. We all loved hearing Dec sing and play the guitar when he came to visit. Dec and his friend would take us kids water skiing at Lake Berryessa, even in the worst of weather, which made for even more fun. I have so many happy memories of Dec. I miss him so.

We knew Declan for many years may he rest in peace

Great memories of working with you, Colm and Fergus at the Irish Center. Also, the moving of my piano. Thanks

RIP Declan- I have such wonderful memories of your music back in the Abbey Tavern days, you were the best. Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. From Joe, Peggy and Karen McDonald

We had the good fortune to meet Dec and Tanya in '07 through a familial channel on Tanya's side of the family. Dec 'volunteered' to drive up to our Sierra home, break out his beloved guitar and perform several of his pop creations for us and our guests. He was a very loving, generous gentleman. R.I.P. dear Dec. Dave & Sue Armstrong