Patrick J. Mulvena age 66, passed away peacefully Thursday December 28, 2017 surrounded by his family after a 2 year battle with cancer. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, Pat was the son of the late Mary M. and Francis J. Mulvena.
Pat attended St. Paul’s Grade School in Wilmington and graduated from Salesianum High School in 1969. He attended St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and graduated from the University of Delaware in 1974. He started his career as a youth counselor in the Conrad School District. In 1980, Pat joined the Wilmington Fire Dept. retiring in 2011. He was active all of his life. Besides being an avid reader, he enjoyed traveling, biking, hiking and participating in triathlons with his family and friends. But most enjoyable times were watching his children and grandchildren playing sports especially soccer. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law and was truly loved by all. He will be especially missed by his grandchildren.
Pat is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon, daughter Meghan Santiago (Eddie), son Patrick (Lindsey) of Wilmington, DE and son Matthew (Jackie) of Greensboro, NC. He is the beloved “Pa” to 9 grandchildren, Elyssa, Emme, Kaitlyn, Quinn, Will, Eddie, Meridan, Olivia and Scarlett. He is also survived by his brothers Francis (Maureen) and Jim of Wilmington, DE, Gerald (Linda) of New Castle, DE and Paul (Christine) of Middletown, DE; his sisters Eileen Szczerba (Joe), Kathleen Hussey (Bernie Bonk), Claire Azzanesi (Rudy) and Marie Spadaro (Paul), all of Wilmington, DE, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Elizabeth Church or Fraim’s Boys and Girls Club, 669 S. Union St., Wilmington, DE 19805.
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