Celebrating the life of
Joseph Augustus Mulherin
May 25, 1931 - January 16, 2013
Savannah- Joseph Augustus Mulherin, Jr. M.D. of Savannah Georgia died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 after a brief illness.
He was born in Augusta Georgia on May 25, 1931 to the late Joseph Augustus Mulherin and Helen Redding Mulherin. He married Lena Mae Morris on June 4, 1955. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his dear wife Lena Mae Morris Mulherin, his brother John William Mulherin and his sister Mary Louise Mulherin McCoy.
Joe was a graduate of Boys Catholic High school in Augusta Georgia class of 1949. After high school, he served in the Navy for a time and was honorably discharged. He then went on to earn a B.S., degree from the University of Georgia in August 1955 and an M.D. degree from the Medical College of Georgia in June 1958. He completed an Internship at Memorial hospital in Savannah Georgia in July 1959 and finished his Residency in Anesthesiology, also at Memorial, in June 1963. During this time, he also maintained a general practice in Hinesville, GA. He was then accepted to a Clinical Fellowship in Anesthesiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Massachusetts where he was also named acting chief resident. He completed his fellowship at Mass General in December 1964. He then moved back to the Savannah, Georgia and joined Anesthesiology Associates where he practiced anesthesiology at Candler Hospital until he retired in 1993. He was active in politics, an avid golfer, Good Samaritan and a great story teller. He was a member of Georgia Medical Society, the Hibernian Society of Savannah and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Mulherin Taylor Earl, Joseph A. Mulherin III Lisa, Theresa Mulherin Agnew Roger, Michael G. Mulherin, Mark E. Mulherin Cindy, his ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a niece and two nephews.
Visitation will be 6-8pm on Friday, January 18, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church with a Rosary Service at 7pm. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00am on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or St. Vincent's Academy, 207 E. Liberty St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Please sign our guest book online at www.foxandweeks.com
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- rick mcginn, savannah, GA
I am grateful to have met a wonderful saint who walked among us. I met Dr. Joe at Candler many years ago then to reunite at Azalealand where Lena his wife resided for some years. Joe was there everyday to care for his wife in such loving ways. I took the Holy Eucharist to the Catholic residents and Joe was there to help me and others. To this very day, the staff always asks whether I see Dr. Joe and to please extend their greetings to him for they admired him so....yes I say I had seen him at church......and at my store. I will miss this exemplary man who taught many of us humility to the finest degree.
- Setona Page, savannah, GA
Mark and Family My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all in the loss of your Dad. Together you will grieve his loss, together you will share his memories and together in these memories he will live on.
- Judy Murrell, Bloomingdale, GA
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Farewell Mr. Joe
- Judy, , GA
My prayers are with the Mulherin family. Dr. Joe was always friendly and very pleasant. My dad spoke very highly of him and had a tremendous amount of respect for him as did I. May you all dwell fondly on the memories of good times spent together.
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with the Mulherin family. Joe always made us feel welcome in his home, and we enjoyed spending time with him. He will be missed. Chris, Kristen, Erika & Hans Bengtson
- Kristen Bengtson, Cumberland, RI
Joe was a superb and caring doctor and anesthesiologist. He was my favorite partner to work with and he taught me many pearls of anesthesia that you don't find in a textbook. He was a true southern gentleman from Augusta and a true Irishman. Margaret loved his sincere compliments and his willingness to do anything for anyone. I will still never forget the time he missed work only to get in the mix of setting the green grits on fire one St Patricks day. He will truly be remembered for his wonderful attributes.
- Tim and Margaret Wallace, Savannah, GA
We would like to tell you how much that we thought of PeePa. We enjoyed visiting with him at family gatherings. He was well thought of and loved his little pets.
- Mr. & Mrs. Chester McConaghy, Hinesville, GA
Mark, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always remember the special memories you had with your dad and cherish them. God Bless you and your family. Patti West
- Patti West, Rincon, GA
To all the Mulherin Family: I'm so sorry I cannot make it to the Rosary or Funeral. I'm sure Joe will know my heart is there. We went back a long time and he will be truely missed as he was one of a kind. I have so many good memories of him and Lena. The good times we had at the coast fishing, catching crabs and watching the kids swing from the rope into the river. Yes Joe you will be missed. Love to all of you.
- Sandra McGuire, Savannah, GA
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I will miss talking to your father. Masses will be said in his memory here in Massachusetts.
- Kathleen Guimond Mulherin, Osterville, MA
We have been next door neighbors for over 23 years. Joe was a dear and very special friend. We have many fond memories of various celebrations and times together. He sincerely loved everyone and was faithful to his Catholic beliefs. He always talked about his family and loved them dearly. He will truly be missed...he was a great guy! Go in Peace and may God bring comfort to your dear family. Agape, Sandi and Alan
- Sandi & Alan Beals, Savannah, GA
I am honored to have known and spent time with Joe. Thinking of and praying for all in the Mulherin family. Pete, Jo Ann and Mackenzie Guimond
- Peter Guimond, Attleboro, MA
I spent many happy years working with Joe in the operating room. He remained a good friend through all the years since he retired. Deepest sympathy to the Mulherin family on your loss. Sincerely, Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, GA
Sorry for the loss of 'Uncle Bunny'. The world will not be the same without you. Love to all of the Mulherin Family. Love, Laura Bultman Caruso
- Laura Bultman Caruso, Augusta, GA
Joe, you would always listen to me and tell me stories and family history. You are an amazing man and anyone who talked to you for an instance would agree. You welcomed me into your family when I married your Daughter Theresa.You called me Son so many times I cannot count. We laughed together many times and talked about the past. Your personal history and life was so interesting to me. You cared for everyone no matter who they were, rich or poor, color did not matter, if you were good, they were loved by you. You have so inspired me Joe, for the rest of my life, as I celebrate my Birth date of January 19, 1961, probably the height of your professional career as a Doctor, and your resting date of January 19, 2013, you can say that you completed 'A JOB WELL DONE' and your going to rest now with Lena and enjoy the accomplishments of your children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children. I Love You so Much Joe, Rest In Peace' Sir.... Love, Roger...your Son in Law
- Roger Agnew, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- rick mcginn, savannah, GA
I am grateful to have met a wonderful saint who walked among us. I met Dr. Joe at Candler many years ago then to reunite at Azalealand where Lena his wife resided for some years. Joe was there everyday to care for his wife in such loving ways. I took the Holy Eucharist to the Catholic residents and Joe was there to help me and others. To this very day, the staff always asks whether I see Dr. Joe and to please extend their greetings to him for they admired him so....yes I say I had seen him at church......and at my store. I will miss this exemplary man who taught many of us humility to the finest degree.
- Setona Page, savannah, GA
Mark and Family My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all in the loss of your Dad. Together you will grieve his loss, together you will share his memories and together in these memories he will live on.
- Judy Murrell, Bloomingdale, GA
May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. Farewell Mr. Joe
- Judy, , GA
My prayers are with the Mulherin family. Dr. Joe was always friendly and very pleasant. My dad spoke very highly of him and had a tremendous amount of respect for him as did I. May you all dwell fondly on the memories of good times spent together.
- Robyn Quattlebaum, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts are with the Mulherin family. Joe always made us feel welcome in his home, and we enjoyed spending time with him. He will be missed. Chris, Kristen, Erika & Hans Bengtson
- Kristen Bengtson, Cumberland, RI
Joe was a superb and caring doctor and anesthesiologist. He was my favorite partner to work with and he taught me many pearls of anesthesia that you don't find in a textbook. He was a true southern gentleman from Augusta and a true Irishman. Margaret loved his sincere compliments and his willingness to do anything for anyone. I will still never forget the time he missed work only to get in the mix of setting the green grits on fire one St Patricks day. He will truly be remembered for his wonderful attributes.
- Tim and Margaret Wallace, Savannah, GA
We would like to tell you how much that we thought of PeePa. We enjoyed visiting with him at family gatherings. He was well thought of and loved his little pets.
- Mr. & Mrs. Chester McConaghy, Hinesville, GA
Mark, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always remember the special memories you had with your dad and cherish them. God Bless you and your family. Patti West
- Patti West, Rincon, GA
To all the Mulherin Family: I'm so sorry I cannot make it to the Rosary or Funeral. I'm sure Joe will know my heart is there. We went back a long time and he will be truely missed as he was one of a kind. I have so many good memories of him and Lena. The good times we had at the coast fishing, catching crabs and watching the kids swing from the rope into the river. Yes Joe you will be missed. Love to all of you.
- Sandra McGuire, Savannah, GA
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I will miss talking to your father. Masses will be said in his memory here in Massachusetts.
- Kathleen Guimond Mulherin, Osterville, MA
We have been next door neighbors for over 23 years. Joe was a dear and very special friend. We have many fond memories of various celebrations and times together. He sincerely loved everyone and was faithful to his Catholic beliefs. He always talked about his family and loved them dearly. He will truly be missed...he was a great guy! Go in Peace and may God bring comfort to your dear family. Agape, Sandi and Alan
- Sandi & Alan Beals, Savannah, GA
I am honored to have known and spent time with Joe. Thinking of and praying for all in the Mulherin family. Pete, Jo Ann and Mackenzie Guimond
- Peter Guimond, Attleboro, MA
I spent many happy years working with Joe in the operating room. He remained a good friend through all the years since he retired. Deepest sympathy to the Mulherin family on your loss. Sincerely, Carolyn Emerick
- Carolyn Emerick, Savannah, GA
Sorry for the loss of 'Uncle Bunny'. The world will not be the same without you. Love to all of the Mulherin Family. Love, Laura Bultman Caruso
- Laura Bultman Caruso, Augusta, GA
Joe, you would always listen to me and tell me stories and family history. You are an amazing man and anyone who talked to you for an instance would agree. You welcomed me into your family when I married your Daughter Theresa.You called me Son so many times I cannot count. We laughed together many times and talked about the past. Your personal history and life was so interesting to me. You cared for everyone no matter who they were, rich or poor, color did not matter, if you were good, they were loved by you. You have so inspired me Joe, for the rest of my life, as I celebrate my Birth date of January 19, 1961, probably the height of your professional career as a Doctor, and your resting date of January 19, 2013, you can say that you completed 'A JOB WELL DONE' and your going to rest now with Lena and enjoy the accomplishments of your children, Grand Children and Great Grand Children. I Love You so Much Joe, Rest In Peace' Sir.... Love, Roger...your Son in Law
- Roger Agnew, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
