From Cleveland Diocese website:
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Tom Mullen who passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at his Lakewood home. Tom was President & CEO and Diocesan Secretary of Catholic Charities Health and Human Services.
He is survived by his wife Julie, five adult children and 13 grandchildren.
Cleveland Bishop Richard Lennon issued this statement upon learning of Tom’s death:
“The death of Tom Mullen, the Diocesan Secretary for Catholic Charities Health and Human Services, represents a significant loss to our Catholic Faith, to our Diocesan family, and to all of the poor, underprivileged and developmentally challenged throughout Northeast Ohio.
My heartfelt prayers are offered for Tom’s wife Julie, his children, and grandchildren as they begin to cope with the loss of such a loving father and grandfather.
It was through Tom’s Faith and practice of the Gospel values of Charity and Hope that he guided Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Cleveland to become one of the largest operations of its type in the world, annually serving hundreds of thousands of the less fortunate.
His Faith-based leadership is an example for all of us.
I will personally miss Tom’s friendship, leadership, and his passion to serve his fellow man in the name of Jesus Christ.”
Tom had been with Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Cleveland since 1987, before that, coming to Ohio in 1983 as administrator of the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. In 1985 he was appointed to the Governor’s Cabinet as Director of the Ohio Department of Youth Services and was also appointed Chair of the Governor’s Council on Juvenile Justice in 2001 and was currently serving a third term.
Calling hours are scheduled from 2:00 -8:00 p.m. this Tuesday the 28th at McGorray Brothers Funeral home at 14133 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 29th, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church at 14404 Madison Avenue in Lakewood, Bishop Richard Lennon presiding.
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