Rest in Peace, Joe

MULHERN, Jr.- 
Joseph E., age 75 of Medford on January 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Dippolito). Devoted father of Michele (Kirk) McLaughlin of Woolwich Twp., Stephanie (Willis) Graham of S. Harrison, Joseph S. Mulhern of Morrison, CO. Sharon Lee (Loren) Garrett of Absecon, Leon (Cindy) Gazzara of Hammonton and Grace Marie Gazzara & Briana Vince of West Deptford. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert (Anita) Mulhern of Atco, Bernadine (Joseph) DeCrosta of Magnolia and Gloria Mulhern of Pine Hill. Joe was a special education teacher at Lenape High School for 27 years also Head Coach of Girls Lacrosse, Field Hockey Coach, member of the Edward G. Myer NJFOA (Football Official Association) for 40 years. He was former head of the Cadet training class and Assignor. Upon retirement he was inducted into the South Jersey & New Jersey State Football Hall of Fame. Joe's most enjoyable moments were spending time with his grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at Murray-Paradee Funeral Home, 601 W. Rte. 70 Cherry Hill and Thursday 10-11 a.m. at St. Mary of the Lakes RC Church, 40 Jackson Rd. Medford followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Blue Anchor, NJ. The family request in lieu of flowers donations to Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy, 401 Hackensack Ave. 9th Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601. To share condolences with the family please visit www.murrayparadeefh.com

Published in Courier-Post on Jan. 19, 2017