Stephen P. Mulcahy

MARLBOROUGH Stephen P. Mulcahy, 42, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, after a short illness. He was the husband of Beronica (Alvarado) Mulcahy. Born in Woonsocket, R.I., the son of Francis and Constance (Laplume) Mulcahy of Holliston, he had lived in Holliston for many years before moving to Marlborough four years ago. He graduated from Woonsocket High School, Class of 1984, East Coast Aero Tech in 1986 and graduated summa cum laude from Wentworth Institute of Technology last spring with a degree in electromechanical engineering. He was employed by Biogen Idec Inc. in Cambridge. He was previously employed as a mechanic for United Airlines and also worked at ITT Components, where he met his wife. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Mulcahy of Upton and Leah Mulcahy of Marlborough; one brother, Michael Mulcahy of Burrillville, R.I.; three sisters, Colleen Mulcahy of Waconia, Minn., Pamela Mulcahy of Cocoa, Fla., and Lynne Wigglesworth of Blackstone; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral will be held Monday at 8 a.m. from William R. Short and Son Funeral Home, 95 West Main St., Marlborough, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 11 Prospect St. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Holliston. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.