Ed Mullen, born in Brooklyn on September 27, 1922, died on August 24, 2017 at his home in New Jersey. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joanne, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandchild

 During World War II, Edward K. Mullen was a US Air Force pilot in the Pacific. Here he's training with a Stearman biplane.

Ed Mullen in the 1940s in his Air Force uniform. He said it was considered an Army uniform at the time. They didn't start calling it the Air Force until after WWII.



Here's Ed on Mother's Day, 2012. He died a month before his 95th birthday. Thanks for everything, Dad.
















This portrait of Ed hangs over the fireplace at his New Jersey home. The book in his hand is entitled, "Blues." He enjoyed catching bluefish.

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Added: Sept. 27, 2024, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!!! You're 102 today. I think of you every day, Dad. Love, Your daughter, Sue....PS. The Mets did pretty well this year.

 

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