Howard William Mulvaney III

Howard William Mulvaney III obituary, Seaford, DE

Howard William Mulvaney III

Howard Mulvaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watson-Yates Funeral Home on Dec. 14, 2024.

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H. WILLIAM MULVANEY, III, 76
Bill (Judge) Mulvaney, loving husband and father, passed away at Seaford Center, a Genesis Lifecare facility, on December 9, 2024, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born May 2, 1948, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Howard and Helen Mulvaney.
Bill was a 1966 graduate of Seaford High School and attended Northeastern University in Boston before serving in the United States Army from1968 to 1971.
His marriage to Darlene Hastings on November 23, 1968, brought him his pride and joy, his son, Ryan Patrick Mulvaney.
Bill served as a magistrate in the Justice of the Peace Court handling civil and traffic cases. He was a loyal supporter of Seaford High football and baseball and enjoyed trivia nights and yard work. Bill was a member of the City of Seaford Council and long-time member of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene, and his son, Ryan, brother Michael Mulvaney of Seaford, sister-in-law Renee Boyd of Essex Junction, VT, nieces Jennifer Zuck of Wilmington and Bethany Boyd Lemnah of Jerico, VT.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Mulvaney.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St Johns United Methodist Church, Poplar and Pine Streets, Seaford, DE.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Bill's memory to Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, P O Box 87, Seaford, DE 19973.
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December 15, 2024

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Debra Cahall

December 15, 2024

Enjoyed Judge Mulvaney´s stories. Will always remember his enjoyment of doing jigsaw puzzles. He spoke lovingly and often of Ryan and Darlene and his dog. Prayers and hugs to Darlene and Ryan.

Pat Wood

December 14, 2024

Our deepest sympathies to Darlene and Ryan. Bill will certainly be missed by all who knew him.

Pat and Jeanne Wood

Jack Hudson

December 14, 2024

Sorry to hear about Bill´s passing. He was a great judge and co-worker. We had many laughs together in the court.

Hon. Jeni Coffelt

December 14, 2024

I'm so sorry for the loss of a good friend and co-worker. He was a devoted father and husband and kept us supplied with loving and humorous stories about Darlene, Ryan or their current pup. I have alot of funny memories of Bill but most of them are far "too colorful" to share on this page! May he rest in peace. He will be missed by all who knew him. With sincere sympathy to his loved ones, I remain Ret. Hon. Jeni Coffelt

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