Coleman "Coley" Mullen

Of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and Co. Galway, Ireland, died January 2, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Annie M. (McDonagh) Mullen.

Loving father of Angela and her husband Kieran Kelly of Braintree, Aine and her husband Martin McDonagh of Canton, and Caroline Mullen of Weymouth.

Devoted grandfather of Ciara Kelly, Claire Kelly, Annie Kelly, Nora Kelly, Michael Kelly, Roisin McDonagh, and Fiona McDonagh.

Son of the late Patrick Mullen and Annie (Faherty) Mullen.

Brother of Patrick Mullen and his late wife Anna Mullen of Florida, Myles Mullen and his wife Teresa Mullen of Hanover, Rev. Michael Mullen of Florida, Eileen McDonagh and her husband Paraic McDonagh of Milton, and the late Rev. Johnny Mullen, Joe Mullen, Maureen and her husband Michael Flaherty, and Bernard Mullen.

Coley is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will honor and remember Coley’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Monday, January 6, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mark’s Church, 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, on Tuesday morning, January 7th, at 10:00 A.M. 

Burial will follow in Braintree Cemetery.

Coley was a proud member of the Laborers Union, Local 223 for 50 years. In his retirement, he found immense joy in spoiling his seven grandchildren and traveling with his wife to destinations near and far, always in search of the finest traditional Irish music. He was a self-taught accordion player himself purchasing his own accordion at a young age with such pride. Anyone that knew and loved him knew he loved going on daily walks. Coley was a person of deep faith devoted to his daily practices and grounded in love for his family. The image of him being welcomed into heaven with open arms reunited with his wife, Annie paints a comforting and peaceful picture of his afterlife.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Coley’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.act.alz.org. 

To view Coley’s Funeral Mass live-streamed, visit the following website:

www.harborview.live