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Michael Mullaney Obituary
SPENCER - Michael J. Mullaney, 53, of Spencer, died after an illness on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Mass General Hospital in Boston surrounded by his family.
He leaves his daughter Arielle Mullaney of Spencer; his former wife Charleen Mullaney of Spencer; his mother Patricia Boyle Mullaney of Worcester; his close friend Maureen Monahan of Leicester; three sisters, Kathleen Mullaney McGrath and her spouse Liz Murray of Auburn, Maureen M. Supernor of Worcester, and Colleen Ann Mullaney and her husband Steven M. Landolt of Princeton; two brothers, Kevin Mullaney and his wife Barbara of Penn., and Jesse James McGrath of Auburn, and many nieces and nephews. His father, John D. "Bud" Mullaney, died in 2001.
Michael was born and raised in Worcester, and has lived in Spencer more than 20 years. He attended South High School in Worcester and the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He served in the U.S. Army.
Michael was director of operations for Passports Educational Travel Co. in Spencer. He worked with Gil Markle in his various music, travel and educational enterprises for 30 years. He began his career as a sound engineer at the Long View Farm recording studio in North Brookfield, where some of the most famous names in music cut albums.
Michael loved music and was a talented guitarist. He enjoyed playing and singing music with his friends, especially overlooking the lake waters of Spencer with his dog Monty nearby. Michael also liked to fish and travel.
The calling hours are Sunday, October 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Monday from the funeral home with a Mass at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Worcester. Burial in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Mullaney
Larry Hesse
October 7, 2024
... 12 years later and still so often in my thoughts ... a memory , a look, something of an era, a conversation, faces and places - and there you are Mike !. Forever smiling and always a part of my life , at least for as long as I´m here . Still do sad when I re read the obituary.. makes everything so recent . Peace and love .
Barb Mullaney
October 9, 2023
Miss you Michael
Larry Hesse
October 13, 2022
ALWAYS remembering Mike when in thoughts and memories of a past era, and in reminisces every time I speak to anyone who also knew him - all from across "the pond" and from when I was living and working the sales seasons of both ALSG and Passports in Mass. Mike is remembered as one of the most beautiful and wonderful human beings that ever graced my path, past and present. I hope for an 'afterlife' so we may meet again. Much love, XO
Rita & Jim
October 5, 2022
hard to believe it has been 10 years you are still missed
Kathy & Shawn Bernard
November 7, 2012
We enjoyed the pleasure of working with Mike for nearly 20 years, and shared together many laughs, some challenges, and a lot of fun. His great sense humor and caring will always be part of us. We miss you, Mike. Ongoing wishes for comfort and peace to Arielle and family.
After work silliness at Barber's Crossing
Kathy Bernard
November 7, 2012
Mullaney & Markles, Sole Proprietor 2008
Kathy Bernard
November 7, 2012
Mike & Monty
Kathy Bernard
November 7, 2012
Krissa and Mike 2011
Kathy Bernard
November 7, 2012
FRANCES DRAXL
November 1, 2012
To Mike's family
I have worked with Mike for over 20 years and he often talked about his daughter, he was a 'real' nice guy full of humanity
and will be missed by so many.
God bless his family and he will be remembered in my prayers.
Sinceres Condoleances
Frances Draxl
Brenda Kresco
October 18, 2012
To all Mikes Family and many friends I'm so sorry for your loss.I only knew mike from barbars crossing and once with his warm welcoming to his home and what a great guy he will be missed by many,Thoughts and Prayers are with you all too soon for such a wonderful person may he rest in peace.
Hewlette
October 15, 2012
In the short time I got to know Mike I was moved by his concern for others. I will always remember him as the man with a big hart and a zest for life. To the family may you find comfort knowing that he touch so many with the time he had.
Cait (Mullaney) McCormack
October 15, 2012
Wow, what a beautiful service for Michael today - the tears and laughter, the spoken words and the music. Pat, Arielle, all the sibs and nieces, nephews and friends - each duly proud to have called Michael either my son, my dad, my brother and my friend. Wonderful tribute to a great guy. With continued thoughts and prayers...
October 14, 2012
"See how yon candle throws its beams; so shines a good [man] in a naughty world,"(Shakespeare).
Mike, you were always that candle, and our hearts are saddened to have lost your light. Rest in God's peace.
Love,
Linda & Kerry
Mary Tisdell
October 14, 2012
Mullaney Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss Michael dearly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Love Mary
October 14, 2012
To the Mullaney family. I was very saddened to hear of Michael's passing, I have very fond memories of growing up in the old neighborhood with all of you. It is so difficult to say goodbye take some comfort in know you will meet again. I will keep you all in my thoughts and Prayers. Joanie Shea
October 14, 2012
Mike, you have started a new journey like a butterfly, symbol of growth and spiritual rebirth.
I will remember you for your good nature and as lovely human being.
Good spirits live forever.
Paola Guelpa
October 14, 2012
robert dansereau
October 13, 2012
such a great person he will be missedits has been a honor to know michaelmy god bless you
Jennifer Beaucage
October 13, 2012
Mike your heart was pure and your soul was alive. You gave hope, laughs, inspiration and friendship to so many. Thank you for the time we had shared in the ALSG years. Carpooling to Boston was a treat every morning. Give God a hug for me.. Our Prayers go out to the Mullaney family and Arielle, he would want you to laugh.
October 12, 2012
Mike, Thanks for the memories all 45 years of them.
Will miss you.
Dan Henderson
Dr. Peter Audette
October 12, 2012
So much sorrow to bear for such a young spirit of life who gave warmth and meaning to friendship. His loving nature, constant and forgiving of all. I will miss you Mike, God's speed>
Carol Audette
October 12, 2012
Mike was such a joy to be with. We first met him at Fisherman's Restaurant, which later became Barbers. He always had a smile and warm embrace anytime he was myself and my husband, Pete. He always had a twinkle in his eye when we asked how his daughter was. He was so darn proud of the girl. To us he seemed to be a fantastic Dad. She always came first. He will be missed my so many friends of his. Our thoughts are with you all. He will be missed by many friends of his, I am sure. Rest in Peace Mike....
Cheryl Beland
October 12, 2012
Dear Mullaney family I so sorry for your loss Micheal and your family have been a big part of my brother Brian's life I was introduce in my teens to your family and was in awe at the love and respect you had for one another which i am sure carried through life. He will be sorley missed especially by Brian he had a wonderful bond with him even though they were miles away the bond was never broken. Cheryl Beland
Angela (Hanlon) DuDeVoire
October 12, 2012
Pat and family, I am so sorry to read of Michaels'death. What wonderful tributes have been written about him and what a pleasure to know what a wonderful young man he grew up to be. As it's many years since we've been in touch, I still think of all the Boyle's and the fun times we all had. Looking at Michael's picture really does bring the Boyle fmily to mind. having gone through the death of one of my sons 27 years ago, I can truly fell your pain and what gets me through it is to remember all the wonderful times we had together and I'm sure that will help you as time goes on. My Love to you all, Ange
Patty Shorette
October 12, 2012
To Mikes Famliy,
I'm so sorry for your loss.... As I'm sure you know he was loved by many... Not many people have touched my life but he has in so many way's and my Family's.. We love him dearly and will miss him deeply...
Mary Minor
October 12, 2012
To the Mullaney Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Mike was a great guy and he will be missed.
Steve and Mary
Caroline Makram
October 12, 2012
Mike you will always be remembered in my heart. I miss you a lot though we did not see each other as often as i would have liked, it was always a pleasure to see your smile.
October 12, 2012
Dear Michael, You will be missed by so many people. All the friends you have will always remember you aa a good person with a great smile. Our prayers go out to your family, we know you will watch over them. All the Angels and Saints are with you and the Mullaney Family, Rest in Peace.
Jean O'Halloran
October 12, 2012
I consider myself very fortunate to have known Mike for the last 25 years not only as a colleague but as a friend. I found comfort in the emails we exchanged in the last six weeks and want to take the opportunity to say as we both always ended them, I love you.
Barb Mullaney
October 12, 2012
Dear Michael, last night the sliver of a moon looked like a big smile. I know you are already making the angels laugh out loud. 'Til we meet again. xo
Tom Zemaitis
October 12, 2012
Cheers...will miss seeing you at Barbers and Breens...always enjoyable
Kat Lougee
October 12, 2012
Michael you will be truly missed, I miss seeing you the last few years, but you smile and laughter will always be in my heart.
Patty Odgren-Duquette
October 12, 2012
My deepest sympathies to all of Michael's family. Hold dear all the good memories.
Patty
Tammy Fleming Maus
October 12, 2012
Life is full of light, our bodies with energy and heaven with souls. May your soul continue to be filled with laughter as you light up the heavens. Prayers of strength for all of us left behind will shower us daily. No doubt about it...you are missed.
Susan Stolberg-Reed
October 12, 2012
Dearest Mullaney Family - The entire Stolberg family is thinking of you during this time, please accept our condolences. "If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane We would walk right up to heaven And bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you No one will ever know But now we know you want us To mourn for you no more To remember all the happy times Life still has much in store Since you'll never be forgotten We pledge to you today A cherished place within our heart Is where you'll always stay" -Irish funeral prayer
Paul Vuona
October 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a really nice guy. He was truly a Mullaney since the family is terrific. I remember the "old day" when your family would gather with the O'Malleys, the Monroes and my brother. They were genuinely happy days of good will and fun. I am sure Mike is playing pool with his dad now ( and losing. )
Dick Willis
October 12, 2012
I only knew Mike professionally, but I will never forget his loyalty and support at a time when I really needed it! He was a wonderful man. My thoughts are with his family.
Moira Mullaney Shipsey
October 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the whole Mullaney family. Michael was a true sweetheart, so kind, interesting And always good fun. In the last recent email he sent me, he was keen to know how my mother was doing, and the rest of my family- always thinking of others. I loved first getting to know him well at OLA where he was class president, and meeting him more recently on one of his many trip to Paris. His loss is a great one. May he rest in peace and light.
Keri Cristo
October 12, 2012
Charleen and Arielle, I am so sorry for your loss
Hermis Yanis, Jr.
October 12, 2012
What a hole will be left in the lives of many by Michael's early departure. A dynamic soul, he'll be missed by many. My condolences to the Mullaney family & Michaels family at Passports! May God rest his soul.
October 12, 2012
Maureen, I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. it's been a long time since I've seen any of you, but I remember when your brother Kevin fought so hard for him when he got sick last time.My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of great sorrow.I only met him a few times but remember him well from Longview. Peace and Bright Blessings to you and your entire family, Kathy Parella
Joe & Kathy Sharry
October 12, 2012
God Bless
Lisa Moore
October 12, 2012
To the Mullaney family I am soo very sorry for your loss. Mike was the salt of the earth a very funny man and a true friend. I feel blessed to have know him. RIP my dear friend you will forever be in my heart....
Diane Hare
October 12, 2012
Memories of the Brick and you will always bring a smile to my face. You will be missed my friend. RIP Mike!!
Shirl Roccapriore
October 12, 2012
To the Mullaney family.... our deepest condolences to you all. May Michael rest in peace. ~ Shirl and Dot
LORI & BROOKSIE
October 12, 2012
IT WAS JUST A PLEASURE TO KNOW MIKE,HE WAS A GREAT GUY,AND FUN TO BE WITH,WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY MY FRIEND.
Rita Thomas
October 12, 2012
Our friend Mike we will miss your wit and friendship Rest in peace. Our sinsere condolences to your family. Love Rita and Jim
October 12, 2012
Mike, thank you for sharing your office with me for the last 12 years and your real friendship for much longer. I have never known anyone who had more good, close friends than you. There had to be many reasons for that. Love, Michael Forhan
Spiro Apostolidis
October 12, 2012
Mike was foremost a friend to all of us here at Andy's Tours. A supporter of our destination and its people spent numerous hours and incredible energy to support us in everything we did. It is very rare that one gets the chance to meet people like Mike. We treasure the fact that we were business associates for these many years.
We will always remember him as a Gentleman and a Kind Friend
Larry Hesse
October 12, 2012
To the dear Mullaney family, Mike's mother who brought in to this world one of the nicest and most gifted people I have ever known, and to you dear Arielle ~ your Dad spoke of you and loved you more than I can describe here. My heart and soul goes out to you and forever to your father. Thankfully he visited us here in England not too long ago ~ he and I both loved & talked of boats & travel & music!, you too Arielle will always be welcome in England and to our home should you ever visit. Find me via Passports! With much love in this saddest of times where we also rejoice in wonderful memories of Mike Mullaney, truly loved and respected by everyone who knew him! Larry Hesse
Steve Vassiliades
October 12, 2012
Mike,
You have been one of our most valuable business partners in so many years. All of us in this company will carry fond memories of our business relationship for many more years to come. Please say hi to "Andy" for me.
October 12, 2012
A very good man, may he rest in peace.
Marc Alia and George Martin, Paris, France
Thom&Chris Gagne
October 12, 2012
A wonderful man - you are missed - Aloha my friend
Karen Brooks
October 12, 2012
Mike,
Your compassion, your trust, your knowledge, your support, your devotion, your understanding, your honesty; it cannot be replaced. You will be forever missed. As it is said, only the good die young. God Bless you and the family you leave behind.
Karen
October 11, 2012
Mike,
I've known you for over 32 years, and together with our spouses we've shared wedding days, births of our children, deaths in our lives but most of all many laughs. Your laugh is always going to be my fondest memory.
You will be missed so very much.
Love,
Kathy
Myriam W.
October 11, 2012
May this light reach you in Heaven and let you know that you will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to your family.Rest in Peace as G'd will be looking after you.
cheryl peters
October 11, 2012
to the mullaney family sorry for your loss,michael was a wonderful person whom i met years ago at breens,he will be missed.god bless all of you.
October 11, 2012
Mike my heart is flooded with my tears, you are such a loss myself and this family shall miss you so much. Go catch up with Donna, God will show you the way.
Linda Corby
October 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. What a sad time for all of you. Pat know that you and your family are in my prayers. May you find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories of Michael.
Linda(Collins)Corby and Mike
Diane Stjohn
October 11, 2012
Mike, for us you were the heart and soul of Passports and you were just wonderful to talk to (across 3000miles) and see at conventions. we will miss you, friend. Maureen, we send you our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Giorgio
October 11, 2012
I will never forget your mischievous smile my friend. Until we meet again. Love ya!
passports's convention Nice 2007
sophie lepreux
October 11, 2012
I didn't much known you but you were someone great and a pleasure to work with you. deepest sympathy to your family. rest in peace.
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Cathy Jerome Mezynski
October 11, 2012
Mike, you were instrumental in the formative years of my children, helping them to travel around the world. Without out your and Gil's influence my children wouldn't be who they are. You were a good friend, we spent many nights in the early years trying to figure out life. If we only knew then what we know now. You were a kind and gentle man, who knew how to have a good time and make everyone feel welcome. May you rest in peace friend, and know you made a difference in this world.
Denise and Family
October 11, 2012
To my longtime friend Maureen and her family, I want extend my deepest sympathies. I am glad I recently got to spend time with Mike and listen to him sing and play his guitar. He will be greatly missed. Rock the Heavens, Mike!
October 11, 2012
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear and express our sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Tolman
Jesse Henderson
October 11, 2012
I was fortunate to know Michael and work with him @ Longview Farm. He was a great studio manager, recording engineer and friend. Rest in eternal peace Mike and know that you made a difference in my life and I thank you for that.
Bob Hendrickson
October 11, 2012
It was a true pleasure to share conversations with you Mike. Our time as friends was short but always had laughter, not to mention we resolved manhy of this worlds problems. You will be missed by many. Good bye and Fare Thee Well.
October 11, 2012
When you work with someone every day for nearly 30 years, and live across the street from them for 10, and around the corner for another 5, you are family. Mike, we love you and will never, ever forget you. Gil and Kathy
Jeff & Jeanne (f/k/a Deschenes) Johnson
October 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Michel's family... he will be very much missed... we were very good friends w/Mike until our move to California, but will always remember him... may he rest in peace. Love,
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