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Michael Mullen Obituary
MULLEN, MICHAEL D., of Northfield, left us suddenly after finishing the half-marathon leg of the Atlantic City Marathon on Sunday, October 14. Born July 29, 1960 in Abbington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Bob Mullen and Joan (nee Jenkinson) Mullen. Michael was raised in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and later Sea Isle City, New Jersey and graduated from Ocean City High School in 1978. Following graduation Michael worked in Atlantic City as a cashier at age eighteen and continued to work in various Atlantic City and New York casinos. At the time of his death Michael was employed by Harrah's as a Vice President of National Casino Marketing. Michael was passionate about his family. Always an avid fisherman, he taught his three daughters how to fish, whether it be ice fishing for pike, lake fishing for small mouth bass, or out on the bay for striper. He is survived by his wife of twenty one years, Kimberly (nee Sypherd), his daughters Caitlin, Lauren, and Meghan and their beloved bulldog Hazel, his mother Joan, his brother Bob (Lerena) Mullen, his sisters Karyn (Tim) Crammer, Mary Beth (Tom) Ciccerone, and Allyson (Mario) Japzon, and eighteen nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Bob and his brother Tom. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 11:00AM at the Calvary Bible Church, 900 West New York Avenue, Somers Point. Friends may gather on Friday from 9:00 AM until 11:00AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michael's name to the American Heart Association. Arrangements entrusted to and written condolences may be left for the family at: www.Adams-Perfect.com
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Mullen
Bill and Barbara Wyszomirski
November 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tom O'Donnell
November 2, 2007
On behalf of Linda and myself we offer our sincere condolences on Michael's passing. "Dangerous" as I affectionately nicknamed him, as a result of his always calm deameanor, was a consumate professional and a dear friend. Our prayers to you and your entire family.
Sandy Cecchini
November 2, 2007
We were sad to hear of you loss. My 87 year old aunt and I have traveled with Mike to Tunica and AC. She loved his smile and caring manner. It was a pleasure to have known him and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Laura Rapp
November 2, 2007
Please accept our sincere condolences on the tragic passing of your husband.We always looked forward to the harrah's flight from Albany not only for the gambling but because we knew we'd see Mike's smiling face when we arrived! He was just such a warm and wonderfull person. The future trips will always contain a certain sadness for us because Mike is no longer with us.We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Bob & Laura Rapp
Lois & Richard Cram
November 1, 2007
We were saddened to hear about Mike. We knew him from our junkets to AC. He was a wonderful and caring man. He will be missed on our future trips. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Jean Herse
October 30, 2007
To the Family of Mike Mullen - My sincere sympathy to you all. I'm also one of the Up-State NY Atlantic City travelers. Mike made you feel like a friend and always went out of his way to make sure you had a good time. Very nice gentlemen. He will be missed by many.
Griff Jones
October 30, 2007
To Kim and Family: Stay strong and be thankful that we all were touched by Mike. I have many fond memories of Mike professionally and personally. Please have the comfort of knowing that "my 4 girls" dominated many conversations we had. That is just one of many happy memories I have as I reflect on the wonderful life of a wonderful man.
David & Rosemary Emmons
October 30, 2007
We were so sadden to hear of Mike's death. What a dear, sweet man he was. Mike was always a pleasure to see upon arrival in Atlantic City. He always had such a warm smile for everyone. Please express of Condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed. He was very lucky to have a loving family. Our thoughts are with the family now.
Richard Knowles
October 30, 2007
Dick and I just learned of Mikes passing. He was one of those special people and it makes you really wonder why? Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eileen Haberer
October 30, 2007
We are still in shock and deeply saddened by the sudden passing away of Mike. He always had a smile on his face and good words to say. Mike made our trips to Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Reno and Tahoe so enjoyable. He was just one of those good guys that will be truly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Kim and girls, our prayers are with you. We pray that time will help you to heal.
Lynn and Eileen
Cindy and Ted Antonacci
October 30, 2007
My husband and I took many trips with Mike and we always looked forward to seeing him. He will be missed. All our prayers go out to his family.
Jeanette & John Bowers
October 29, 2007
To The Mullen Family,
We traveled twice with Mike to Tunica, MS. Mike was so friendly and charismatic. He was able to solve players/travelers' problems so smoothly and without offending anyone involved.
We really regret Mike's untimely passing and are very sad for all of you.
Sincerely,
Ellen and Kathy K
October 29, 2007
To the Mullen Family, My sister and I had the pleasure of meeting Mike on our trips to Harrah's from Albany. We will remember Mike as a thoughtful gentleman who was never without a smile and was always patient with us travelers. We are very sorry for your loss and will pray for Mike and all of his family and friends who, undoubtedly, will miss him greatly.
Diane & Jim Hall
October 29, 2007
I am Diane Hall and I met you and your daughter with Mike at the New York State Fair. I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Mike really was a people person and he will be missed by all who knew him. I'll miss that great smile and happy way. Our prayers are with your family.
Tom and Kim Grzebinski
October 28, 2007
Dear Mullen Family, Our prayers are with you through this sad time, Mike will be missed very much by all, you had a wonderful husband and father and we all had a wonderful friend. God Bless your entire family. Tom and Kim Grzebinski
Geri Hans
October 28, 2007
To the Mullen Family...It is with deep sadness and shock that I write this message. I met Mike through our trips from Albany to Harrah's in Atlantic City. He was always such a gentleman and always had a beautiful smile. He will be missed. My prayers are with you. May you find peace (and a smile on your face) in your memories of Mike.
Jerry Flack
October 27, 2007
My name is Jerry Flack and I live in Marion, New York. My friend Jeanne and I will miss Mike very much. We found him to be a very sincere person. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ginni Lorden & Sandy Williams
October 27, 2007
Sorry to hear about Mike.He was so wonderful, helpful, friendly & a great guy to know. It was always a pleasure going to A.C. on his tours. We will miss him. You & your family are in our prayers.
Becky Bonacci
October 27, 2007
To Mike's Family,
We just received notice today of Mike's passing. Words cannot express the shock and sadness we feel. We've traveled with him on the casino junkets for what seems like forever. He was the best in all ways. Our late husband and father was extremely fond of Mike and always called him "Smiley" since you never saw him without a smile on his face.We will miss him dearly. To his wife and daughters, may the many tributes to him here help comfort you and let you know that many others share your grief and recognize the loss of a "Great Guy".
Lucile Bonacci, Becky Bonacci & Debbie McCann- Syracuse, NY
Gene VanAmburgh Jr
October 26, 2007
Hi my name is Gene VanAmburgh, brother of Bob, I had the pleasure of meeting Mike and even playing a couple of rounds of golf with him. I'm very sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed ..GBY.
Robert Van Amburgh
October 26, 2007
To the Mullen Family:
Kim and the girls,
I just learned today of Michael's passing. Michael has been a dear friend for the last fifteen years. My prayers are with you. I'll miss
him and I will pray for him.
Sal Praga
October 25, 2007
To the Mullen Family:
My wife and I were very saddened to hear of Mike’s passing. I had the pleasure of making many trips to Atlantic City that Mike had organized. He has always been such a good person. I will miss him very much.
I lost my son August 12, 2006 and know your pain. Time is always not a healer. As the days go by the absence of a love one becomes more real. I have found help with counseling and talking to others who have gone through this horrible grief process and truly understand your pain.
My heart goes out to you Kim, and your daughters. For those who are close to Kim, she will need both physical and emotional support; not only now, but even more as time goes by. Please don’t forget her as her pain is just beginning.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Sal Praga
Sue Murphy
October 24, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Theresa and Dick D'Agostino
October 24, 2007
We were deeply saddened by the Loss of Mike.He will be greatly missed by so many people for whom he showed so much kindness and always had a sparkling smile for. Our sincere symapthy goes to his family. May God bless Mike and his family..
MARY KERSHNER
October 23, 2007
our sincerest sympathies to the entire mullen family from the respiratory care department(city).
Charlie and Carol Gehres
October 23, 2007
To The Mullen Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Mike was a very special person. We always enjoyed seeing him and talking with him on our trips to AC. He always went above and beyond for us. He will truly be missed.
Richard Keegan
October 22, 2007
Mullen Family,
My deepest condolences go out to all of You, i only knew Mike for over a year but i have neve met a more helpful & considerate person in my lifetime. My prayers go out to you on your lost, i know Mike is in heaven, God knows the good people'
Ret'Detective Albany NY
Police Dept.
Richie Keegan
October 22, 2007
I just can't seem to find the words to express how sad I am for your lost. I will always remember him with a huge smile on his face.
May God be with you at this time in need. AJMoore
"BRAYCES" Orthodontics
October 22, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. You are all in our prayers.
"BRAYCES" Dr. Bray & Dr. Pfund
Theresa and Dick D'Agostino
October 21, 2007
We are deeply sorry to hear of Mikes death. He was always so kind and helpful to me and my husband everytime we came to Atlantic City.We willl truly miss his wonderful smile and his sparkling personality. Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of Mikes family. God Bless Mike and his family.
PETER & JACKIE ST. THOMAS
October 21, 2007
We were so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of our friend Mike. He can only be described with one word, and that is "Respectful". Mike always had a smile on his face no matter what the situation was. He, without a doubt, made our times in Atlantic City, Tahoe, and Las Vegas very memorable. He will be forever missed and thought about often. We have known Mike for over 10 years when he first started his trips to Atlantic City. He always had a good word to say about everyone he knew. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kim and his girls and his entire family.
Ellen Halsey and Harold Lepak
October 21, 2007
We're very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thought s and prayers are with you.
October 20, 2007
He will always have a place in our heart.
October 20, 2007
To the Mullen Family,
Please accept our condolences. Mike was a very special man. The last time we were in AC we went to dinner at Caesars with you and Mike and had a great time. We will always hold those special memories. May God bless you and your family and Mike will always be in our prayers
Sincerely,
Alan & Karen Frisa
Patricia DeMarco
October 20, 2007
To Mike's family--Our sincerest sympathry on you loss. We traveled with Mike on many occasions, and I am sitting here remembering his smile, it could light up a room. He always had time to help you solve a problem, and really wanted you to have a good time on his trips. I will remember the good times, just as you must now. I am sure he is sponsering trips at this moment. May God bless him and each of you. Sincerely Patricia and Michael DeMarco--New Hartford, NY
Mike and Donna Berthoff
October 20, 2007
We are very saddened by the sudden death of Mike. He was a fine human being, with that engaging smile and warm personality, and he will surely be missed on any future trips to Atlantic City. He did his job very well and our visits there were always enjoyable.
Our prayers are with you and yours during this very difficult time.
Debbie Reynolds
October 19, 2007
We just heard of your loss and tragedy, and would like to express our deepest sympathy. Mike arranged all of our trips to AC and was a fantastic guy that was always smiling. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Sincerely,
Jim & Debbie Reynolds (Jordan,NY)
Aaron Nevins
October 19, 2007
I just found this, so I'll leave my condolences on here as well. The funeral was very nice.
Ruth Trimmer
October 19, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Neil Robbins
October 19, 2007
Kim, We were truely shocked to hear of the lose of Mike. He was always the sweetest kindest person anyone could ever know. You and Mike will be in our prayers and hopefully you will have the strength to overcome this ponderous situation and the grief and sorrow it intails. Sincerely,Neil & Patty Robbins
Kira Ciccarone-Rafter
October 19, 2007
Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Winnie Campbell
October 19, 2007
Our sympathy is with you during this difficult time. Mike was such a good and respected man. We will never forget him. Our prayer are with you Kim and the entire Mullen family.
Jayne Synkowski
October 19, 2007
There are not enough words to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy. Mike was vibrant, witty, kind and caring to all of us who traveled with him. We will never forget his smile and certainly will always remember this terrific man. God bless the Mullen Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jayne Synkowski
John Lupiinski
New York Mills, NY
Cathy Gingell/Snyder/Marleau
October 18, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He was taken too soon and will be greatly missed! My family and I have only fond memories of knowing and working with Mike over ten years in both AC and NY...thank you for sharing him with us! Our prayers are with you...
October 18, 2007
Dear Mullen Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a kind man that could make you feel like he had known you for years. It always amazed us how he could remember everyone he met by their first name. This is truly a loss for everyone who Mike has touched. May God comfort and put a hedge of protection around all of you at this time.
Gerald & Dawn Sayre & Alice Scalzo
Dave Perri
October 18, 2007
To the Mullen family:
Our prayers are for God's grace to comfort you all during this time of loss. Though we did not know Mike, we are friends with Bob and Lerena, and we share in the sorrow of your loss.
Sincerely,
Rosemarie and Dave
Raymond Evans
October 18, 2007
Sorry for your loss. I'll keep the Mullen and Sypherd families in my prayers!
leroy &stella kase
October 18, 2007
our casino experience w/Mike was a pleasure. He knew how to show you a good time. We were deeply saddened by his sudden passing and extend our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family.
Joe Fabbio
October 18, 2007
Kim,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I was so shocked when I heard about Mike. My prayers are with.
Sincerely
Joe Fabbio
christine and Phil Anthony
October 18, 2007
Mike was one of the best. we will miss him and keep him in our daily prayers. It was a pleasure to have known such a kind gentle person.
Marcia Bahan
October 18, 2007
To the Mullen family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was the best always, there for his customers.
Marcia & Bob Bahan (Albany NY.)
Wallace Abel
October 17, 2007
Words cannot express the sorrow in the hearts of the Entire Abel Family
on the loss of Mike.
Wally and Harriet
Michael,Lisa,daughter Sam and son Joey
Jeffrey and daughter Molli
Sherry,Bruce and son Ryan
Susan Kesel
October 17, 2007
Mike was a great guy and will be missed by many. My prayers are with you and your family.
Joe and Dorothy Winker
October 17, 2007
Our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and our prayers, are sent to Mike's wife, daughters, and family. He was a special person and will be truly missed. He always went out of his way to meet our requests and to fulfill our needs on our trips to Harrah's.
Larry Weinstein
October 17, 2007
I worked with Mike at Harrah's and have had the honor of knowing him for 2 years. You will be sorely missed my friend and may God Bless you and your family.
Larry Weinstein/Dallas,Texas
Barbara Altman
October 17, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. On behalf of Boardwalk Runners, I am sending the photographs that were taken of Mike on Sunday.
The thoughts of many are with you.
Rose (Giordano) Trout
October 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this extremely difficult time.
Annie Karwasinski
October 17, 2007
I was very sad to hear the news about Michael. I had the honor & the privilege to share an office with him when I worked at Harrah's. What a funny, Fun loving all around great guy. He was taken from you far too soon. I got to share some of your life though Mike... Always talking about you and the girls.We would compare stories of the college search for Caitlin and My daughter Ashley.....He was so proud of ALL of the Girls & loved you dearly. This business we work in is fun, but strange... We come in contact with so many characters. Mike stayed the course of what he valued the most FAMILY....I will always cherish his friendship. I pray that you and the girls find peace someway. God Bless you !
Annie Karwasinski
Funny Memory- When we worked in Egg Harbor office, Mike had to go the opposite way of “Charlie’s Barbeque” to avoid stopping on his way home.
Sweet Memory- Coming to my mother’s funeral. “After not seeing him for months”. Once a friend, always a friend !!
Sweetest Memory- You guys meeting me at Farley’s so Mike and I could go to the airport. I think Caitlin just got her driving permit and it was “Mullen with all his girls”
Warren Sprake
October 17, 2007
Mike Mullen was an outstanding husband and father. His loss is beyond sad, his memory is beyond strong and his example will laat for my entire life. He was my nieghbor and I feel there will be a void on Cara Court every time I turn the corner. I hope his family learns to live with the underlying thought that all he wants is your happiness.
Carole and Joe Emmi
October 17, 2007
Dear Mullen Family
There are no words adequate enough to express how shocked and saddened we were to hear about Mike's sudden passing. We have been on several of his trips including last week to A. City. He always had a pleasant smile on his face and did his utmost to accommodate everyone's needs. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Don and Lynn Kairewich
October 17, 2007
Our prayers are with you.
James and Diana Carroll
October 17, 2007
To the Mullen Family, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and made every Harrah's trip we took with him a pleasure. He touched so many people that I know there will be an abundance of prayers going out to you all.
Crystal & Larry Lucas
October 17, 2007
To Mike and Family:
My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family. I have known Mike for 8yrs by traveling with him to the Casinos in Atlantic City and Laughlin, NV. Mike knew everyone he traveled with by their first name. He knew how to keep everything together and make it run smoothly. A lovable man with a good heart. He will be deeply and truly missed.
October 17, 2007
Everyone at Trump Plaza Cashiering wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Mike's family. It was an honor to have known and worked with him.
Mary Beth & Ted Ferlo
October 17, 2007
We have only the fondest of memories of you Mike...our prayers are with the family.
Ida Rutledge
October 17, 2007
My heart and prayers are with you.
Bob & Barb Capozzi
October 17, 2007
We were very saddened to hear of the loss of Michael. My wife & I both worked with Michael & his mother Joan years ago. We have fond memories of the times we spent with "Moon" that we will never forget. Our sincere sympathy & prayers to the family.
Mary Alguire-Evans
October 17, 2007
I was so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My prayers are with you.
Edward Kline
October 17, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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