Thomas J Mullen, January 04, 1939 — February 28, 2019

Thomas’ Obituary Thomas J. Mullen (Tom) 73, of Millsboro passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Under the care of Delaware Hospice and with his loving wife Karen, grandson Ryan and cherished 4- legged buddy Max by his side. Tom was born October 17, 1945 (an only child) to his wonderful parents John J. and Mary K. Mullen in Chester, PA.

which preceded him in death. Tom and his loving wife Karen met in 1990, married in 1994 and have spent the last 25 years by each other’s side. Tom retired from Congoleum Corporation in Marcus Hook, PA.

He formed a wonderful friendship with his neighbor Tom Strawbridge. The special bond “Mulley and Straw” had was more than a friendship it was Tom’s brother he never had. They spent their time together going to yard -sales, sitting out by the bonfire drinking beer and listening to music.

Tom also enjoyed watching Nascar, tinkering in his work shed, and spending time with his grandkids and his dog Max. He was a son of the American Legion Post 28. He leaves behind four children: Thomas (TJ) Mullen and his wife Laura of Washington State, Jeanne Marie Powers of Alabama, Rodney Thomas and his wife Debbie of New Jersey and Michael Mullen and his fiancée’ Meghan of Bear, Delaware.

Step-sons: Lee Wilson and Tommy Wilson and his fiancée’ Brandi of Dover, Delaware. His Grandchildren: Ryan, Kellan, Tae, Cole, Preston, Zachary, Cade, Daphne, Emily and Hailey, His dear Aunt Betty Ostan whom he was very close of Millsboro, Aunt Helen (Cookie) Bogle of Linwood, PA, Uncle Jim Graham of Aston, PA and Uncle Bill Clark of Millsboro, and a host of cousins. A memorial service will be held March 9,2019 at 12 noon at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Rd.

, Millsboro, DE 19966. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to the American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.

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