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John Mullen

1931 - 2022

John Mullen obituary, 1931-2022, Spring Lake, NJ

John Mullen Obituary

John R. Mullen, affectionately known as "Jack" passed away on November 6, 2022 in Longmont, Colorado. He was born on November 13, 1931 and died just a week short of his 91st birthday. Jack was born and raised in Westfield, New Jersey. Following his high school graduation in Westfield, he earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Notre Dame. He then completed Law School at St. John's University in New York. Jack spent three years serving his country in the United States Navy. Jack worked his whole adult life as a Senior Executive for Johnson and Johnson Company. Jack was also Director of Kroc Peace Institute of the University of Notre Dame for many years. While Jack spent most of his life in New Jersey, his last eleven years were spent in Longmont with his wife Fran. Jack and Fran married at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana on December 3, 2011. Jack was a man of great faith and was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Boulder, Colorado. He enjoyed spending time at the ocean, both surfing and swimming, many rounds of golf, and traveling with Fran. He was loved and will be missed. Jack is survived by his wife, Fran, and his children, Michael, Paddy, Neilli, Killeen, and Shannon. He is also survived by Fran's children, John, James, Lisa, and Suzanne, and many grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel 326 Terry St, Longmont, CO 80501. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.ahlberg funeralchapel.com.

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Published by Longmont Times-Call on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Dirk Collier

January 28, 2023

Sincere condolences to Jack´s family and loved ones. It was a privilege to have known and worked with him.

Franklyn M. Grosso, Jr.

November 30, 2022

I remember surfing with Mr. Mullen he did his best to close whatever generation gap there was in those days c.1969 also spending a couple of sleep overs at Wise Acres in Pluckemin He ans the family made summers and additional weekends at the Shore so memorable Over the years I have come to trust Jesus as my Savior and hope he and all of you have as well

The Desiderio Family

November 27, 2022

We will always cherish the wonderful childhood memories of summers in Point Pleasant with Mr. Mullen and the entire Mullen family. Mr. Mullen always greeted us with a warm smile and a kind word. He was a consummate gentleman. His generous spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren and is a testament to his life. Lovingly, the Desiderio Family

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Dee Sessa

November 19, 2022

Blessed we are to have the memories of those we loved and those that molded us into the individuals we have become. Truest condolences to all of the Mullen family. RIP Mr. Mullen

Tom Curtin

November 18, 2022

Jack loved and served his family, his country, J&J and Notre Dame. He was an extraordinary man and a great friend. We served on the Notre Dame Alumni Board in the early `70s. He has been my friend, my mentor and role model-and a loyal son of Notre Dame. God Bless you Jack.

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Nov

28

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Ahlberg Funeral Chapel

326 Terry St, Longmont, CO

Dec

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Catharine's Catholic Church

215 Essex Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ

Dec

2

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Catharine's Catholic Church

215 Essex Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ

Dec

2

Interment

St. Catharine Cemetery & Mausoleum

10 W. Chicago Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ

Funeral services provided by:

Ahlberg Funeral Chapel

326 Terry Street, Longmont, CO 80501

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