Robert G. Mullen

Bob was predeceased in 2011 by his wife of 64 years Elizabeth R. (Betty) Mullen. He is survived by their children Regina M. Mullen of Yarmouth Port, Virginia M. Walega of South Dartmouth, Thomas F. Mullen and his wife Anne O’Brien of Jupiter, FL, Patricia M. Karam and her husband Paul of Natick, and Robert G. Mullen, Jr. and his wife Bonnie Charette-Mullenof Auburn. He also is survived by his grandchildren Kathleen T. Cobb and her husband Erin, Rick Walega and his wife MelissaHughes, Michael B. and Colleen E. Karam; and his great-grandchildren Tabitha and Maxwell Cobb.

Bob was born on February 18, 1923 in Newton Highlands, the son of T. Francis and Mary C. (Flynn) Mullen. He was also predeceased by his brother Thomas W. and sister Mary Frances(Mullen) Phillips. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Alice M. Vigneau and brothers-in-law James T. Phillips and the Rev. Joseph B. McHugh S. J.

Bob was a proud veteran of the U. S. Navy having served as a qualified submariner in the Atlantic and Asiatic-Pacific theaters during World War II. He worked for more than thirty years for the New England Telephone Company. Bob was Past Commander of V. F. W. Post 10274, East Dennis. He also served on the Dennis Beach Committee.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, October 30 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stoney Brook Road, Brewster, with burial to follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Route 134, South Dennis. Calling hours will be 4-7 p. m. on Wednesday, October 29 at the Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, South Dennis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sacred Heart Home c/o Chief Financial Officer, Diocesan Health Facilities,368 North Main St., Fall River, MA 02720 please note on check“For Sacred Heart Home” or to the Hyannis Veterans Center c/o Providence VA Medical Center, Donations, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence Rhode Island 02908 please note on the check “For Hyannis Veterans Center”. For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealames.com.