Dennis L. Mullen, 63, of Canisteo Ave. formerly of Rexville,
passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 26, 2017 at St. James Mercy Hospital in
Hornell after being stricken at home.
Dennis was born October 5, 1953 in Hornell to the late
Bernard G. and Zelia E. (Hoyt) Mullen. On February 16, 1974 in Greenwood, he
married the former Karen Smith who survives and resides in Hornell. In addition
to his parents Dennis was predeceased by a granddaughter Lucy Reagh.
Dennis was a graduate of Canisteo Central School class of
1971. He was a realtor for Real Inc. of Hornell since 2003. Prior to being a
realtor, he was employed at the former Phillips Lighting in Bath, and had also
been a dairy farmer in the Rexville area. He was a past member of the
Commercial Network of Realtors, a member of the National Association of
Realtors, NYS Association of Realtors and a member of the Greater Rochester
Association of Realtors. For several years Dennis was President of the Western
Steuben/Allegany Association of Realtors.
Dennis very much loved his family. He enjoyed watching his
grandkids play football and any other activities they were involved in. When he
could he loved to play golf and if not, enjoyed watching golf on television.
Dennis' great sense of humor, wit and infectious laugh, will always be a part
of his family and friends.
In addition to his wife Karen of Hornell, Dennis is survived
by two sons, Steven (Danielle) Mullen of Lewiston and Timothy (Stacie) Mullen
of Rexville, a daughter, Melissa (Jim) Reagh of Des Moines, Iowa. Six wonderful
grandchildren Bella, Winston, Abraham and Henry Mullen, and Jacob and Madalyn
Mullen. Dennis is also survived by six brothers, Maurice "Mort" (Marsha)
Mullen of Rexville, Bernard Mullen, Jr. of Hornell, Patrick (Diane) Mullen of
Hartsville, Marc (Carol) Mullen of Greenwood, Barry Mullen of Hornell, Randy
(Connie) Mullen of Canisteo, two sisters, Mary Hope (Ralph) Horton of Canisteo
and Holly (Ernest) Lang of Hartsville, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces
and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m.
Thursday at the H.P. Smith & Son, Inc. Funeral Home, 29 East Main St. in
Canisteo. A funeral service will take place Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the
Community of Christ Church, Main St. in Greenwood. Burial will be in Bennetts
Creek Cemetery, town of Greenwood.
Memorial contributions in Dennis' name may be made to the
Community of Christ Church, c/o Samantha Bassett, 2848 Ste. Rte. 248 Greenwood,
NY 14839.
