Dennis A. Mulhern, 56, of Thomaston, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at St. Mary’s VITAS after a 13-year battle with cancer. He was the husband of Lynn (Rubas) Mulhern.
Dennis was born Nov. 13, 1958, in Waterbury, Conn., a son of Dolores (Allen) Mulhern and the late Daniel Mulhern. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Dennis worked for a local landscaping company operating heavy equipment.
Dennis enjoyed motocross riding, camping, fishing, boating, gardening, auto races, traveling,being with his friends and hiking with his dogs.
Besides his wife of 21 years and his mother, Dennis is survived by his brothers, Robert (Lois) and Thomas (Diane); mother in-law, Marie; sister in-law, Donna; and brothers in-law, Thomas and David (Claudia). He also is survived by nieces Emily (Eddie), Zoe and Briana; nephews Ryan (Jaqueline), Patrick, Kye and Dylan; a great-nephew, Jack; aunts, Toni and Theresa; and cousins. He also leaves best friends Betty, John, Pat, Anthony and Bill. A special Thank You to all the close personal friends who showed so much love and support to Dennis.
Dennis was predeceased by his grandparents; uncles Jim, Fran and Leonard; friend Spencer; and father in-law, Tom.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa’s Church on Main St. South in Woodbury. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Friends may call at the Woodbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere at 2 School St. Saturday from 9:30 until leaving for the church.
Contributions may be made to the Lourdes Shrine and Grotto, 50 Montford Road, Litchfield, CT 06759. Online condolences may be made through www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.
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