Michael Kevin Mullaly,
1944-2009 “The Irish”
Be they kings or poets or farmers, they’re a people of great worth. They keep company with the angels and bring a bit of heaven to earth. – An old Irish blessing Michael Mullaly, 65, of Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA and Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 2, 2009 at his Phoenix residence. He was born April 30, 1944 to Anthony and Rita Mullaly of Rochester, New York. Michael began his career in Washington, DC where his love of politics flourished. Michael proudly served his country in the Vietnam War and upon returning spent his early professional life on the East Coast in marketing and advertising positions. He subsequently moved to California with his wife where they raised a family and built a successful medical advertising agency together. Michael was a devoted husband, a committed father, a proud veteran, a prolific writer, a fervent Democrat, an avid reader, an enthusiastic golfer, a die-hard baseball fan and a fixture in several social settings, most frequently the Diogenese Club of Carmel, Monterey Elks Lodge 1285, and the VFW of Carmel-by-the-Sea and Phoenix. He will be missed by many, most especially by his loving wife Barbara, daughter Claire and her fiance Michael Paull, and daughter Anne and her husband Matthew Weir. Michael is also survived by his sisters Maureen and Kathy, brother Terry, and many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and brothers John and Patrick. A reception will be held Friday, June 5th from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the family’s Phoenix residence. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, June 10th, 2:00pm at Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Michael K. Mullaly to the American Heart Association.
Mary Gayle Beyers Garrison
Just learned of Mike’s passing and am so sad at his loss. Was hoping to see him at the upcoming 24th Evac reunion in Branson, MO this September. Don Catalano, a pharmacy tech there who is organizing the event a second time (he organized the 2014 reunion also) called tonight and he told me of Mike’s death. Don’t remember the date of the reunion in San Antonio, but I was thrilled to see Mike there. I had been his head nurse on Wds 7-8 at the 24th. Mike was one of the neatest guys I knew there and I rejoiced to hear that he’d had such a happy and satisfying life after getting back. He was shirt-busting proud of his wife and daughters. His obituary is a really great read. I have to think he must have written it himself and been right proud of it. I know his loss has been a heavy burden but take comfort in knowing your special Saint Mike is loving you more now than he even could on earth and continues to pray for continued blessings on all his family. RIP, Mike.
David Knotts
Mary told me the sad news. I am deeply saddened at the loss of a great American. I am honored and blessed to have known Mike. We served together in Vietnam. I will never forget him. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. David Knotts, Burlington, IA