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Thomas Mulhern Obituary

Thomas, also known as "T.J." Mulhern, of Waco, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, at his residence. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at St. Jerome Catholic Church with the Msgr. William Brooks and Father Selvarah officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Rosary and visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel.

Thomas was born Jan. 27, 1927, in The Bronx, N.Y., to Matthew and Minnie Mulhern. He worked for the City of New York and following his move to Texas he worked for Certainteed. He was a founder and member of St. Jerome Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1838. He also served in the U.S. Army and Air Force.

T.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Minnie Mulhern; one sister; and five brothers.

He is survived by wife of 60 years, Wanda Vickers Mulhern of Waco; a son, Matthew Mulhern and wife, Kathy, of Victoria; two daughters, Mary Borrelli of Edwards, N.Y., and Anne Schreiber of Hewitt; two grandchildren, Amanda Beyer and Stevie Ray Schreiber of Hewitt; and three great-grandchildren, Dylan M. Dunn, Angel Marie Rodriguez and Sadie Palmie.

Pallbearers will be John Janek, Steve Fell, Bob Ryan, James Reiger, Joe Grubessich, and Stevie Ray Schreiber.

The family wishes to thank the Texas Oncology Center of Waco and Texas Home Health Care and Texas Home Health Care Hospice, and a special thanks to Dr. Ross Shipp.

Memorials may be made to Texas Oncology Cancer Center of Waco.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.

January 27, 1927 - August 26, 2011

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Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29, 2011.

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Wanda Wachtendorf

August 29, 2011

Anne, You may not remember me and Wayne, But I remember you and your dad from Our time working at Skinny's. You dad was a very kind and good person, and I am better off for knowing him .

Melissa&Pete Almanza

August 29, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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