Of Arlington, VA passed away on April 9, 2013. He is survived by two sons, John Bennett Mullen and Daniel Brendan Mullen of Canton, Michigan, his mother, Elizabeth Mullen of Arlington, VA, and brothers Charles Mullen of Portland, Oregon and Michael (wife, Erin Kennedy) of Arlington, Va. Preceded in death by his father, Dean Mullen. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends. A graduate of Yorktown High School, Arlington, VA and James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA., he was employed by the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann Church, 5300 N. 10th St. Arlington, VA 22205 at 11 am on Saturday, April 27 followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mullen Boys’ Scholarship Fund at www.gofundme.com/mullen.
“He was a philosopher on things both foolish and spectacular. He was a man who did everything with the excitement and smile of a kid riding a bike for the first time."
