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John Mulvaney Obituary

John Edward Mulvaney, Sr. - SAVANNAH - John Edward Mulvaney, Sr, 91, of Savannah passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born July 7, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to John J. Mulvaney of Ireland and Annie Fields of Savannah. He was raised in Savannah in the Old Fort. John was a WWII veteran and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in N. Africa, Italy and Okinawa. He was a graduate of Commercial High School and retired from Union Camp. John loved to fish and had coached youth baseball for many years. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Eleanor Williams Mulvaney, and sons, John, Thomas (Jamie), and James. His loving daughter, Carole, preceded him in death. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sheri Neidlinger, Erin Watson, Sean Allen, Stephanie Wassel, Stacy, Gloria, and Thomas Mulvaney. He was fortunate to have had eight great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery with The Rev. Mark J. Ross officiating. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News December 16, 2015 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2015.

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December 18, 2015

Jack Mulvaney was a great guy. He will be missed by many friends.

Tom and Sarah Scruggs

December 18, 2015

Jack was a special person who made everyone he touched a little more positive and happier. We knew him through visits to see my mother there at Summit Hills and always looked forward to visiting with Jack. And the positive encouragement he gave my mother will be remembered and appreciated.

Melanie Lawrence, RN

December 18, 2015

The Mulvaney Family,

We at Cardiac Rehab are praying for you and pray God gives you comfort during this difficult time. God bless, we have missed Jack....

Jan Hill

December 17, 2015

Lisa. Thinking about you and your family during this time. My deepest condolences

The Staff of Lanford-Dunbar Funeral Home

December 18, 2015

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA

Dec

16

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery

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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406

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