David Mulvihill

David Eugene Mulvihill August 10, 1940 – January 18, 2012 David Eugene Mulvihill, age 71, of Temecula, California, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was a resident of Temecula, CA, since 1984. David was born on August 10, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana, to Richard J. and Pearl Augustina (Gatto) Mulvihill. His family moved soon after to Chicago and, at heart, David was always a Chicago boy. David came from a family of seven brothers and one sister. His family lived on the North side near Chicago Avenue and Sedgwick Street. He attended Saint Dominic’s through grade school and was an altar boy. He was a bookworm from an early age and made weekly walks to the Newberry and Humboldt Park libraries for books. Listening to classical music on a small record player and sandlot baseball were favorite activities. David attended Tuley High School, always earning straight A’s in math, chemistry and physics. Around this time, he developed an enthusiasm for pinochle and played for hours with his friends in a storefront they rented as a clubhouse. After graduation David attended the University of Illinois, Chicago campus, where he studied chemistry. David began his career in the field of chemical research, laboratory administration and patent research, eventually working as a Project and Engineering Administrator. He retired in 1996 from BW/IP International, after more than twenty years of service. His final position was Flowserve Seal Division Western Hemisphere Human Resource Manager. He traveled often on his work throughout the US, Mexico, Europe and the Far East. He was known for hard work, intellect, wit and humor, and a sincere interest in the welfare of the people he worked with. He met his wife Mary Elizabeth Young (born in Champaign, IL) in 1977, while they were both working on the Borg Warner Clinch River Breeder Reactor project. They had both moved to California prior to meeting. The attraction was immediate and unwavering. David asked Mary to join the lunchtime pinochle group as his playing partner. He was a master player who could count a double deck in his sleep, and Mary couldn’t remember the last card she played. David and Mary were best friends and the love of each other’s lives for 35 years. David enjoyed and supported Mary in everything, especially her passion for art and painting. Together they enjoyed books, history, conversation, nature and their dogs - and a lifelong commitment to liberal, humanitarian and environmental causes. David was generous, good-humored and encouraging. His wit was quick and to the point. He wanted the best for everyone he met. He sincerely wanted to know what everyone had to say. He loved good conversation and debate and was always willing to listen to both sides. Books and learning were a lifelong passion. He enjoyed his computer, his Facebook friends and his Kindle. David’s best day was a day with his wife, Mary. David is survived by his wife, Mary Young Mulvihill, of Temecula, CA; his brothers Nathan, Hugh, and Daniel Mulvihill and Walter Richter; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Carolyn Young, Steven and Diann Young and Deborah Young; and by his faithful shelties, Teddy and Sophie. David had a close interest in and love for his many nieces and nephews, Michael, Richard, David, Daniel, Nancy, Christopher and Mindi Mulvihill; Carmella Riley; Stasi Daugherity; Daniel, Casey and Ryan Richter; and Aaron, Gregory, Christopher, Andrew, Laurel, Allen and Kevin Young. David’s smile and engaging nature will be missed by all. His love, spirit and character will continue to guide us as he dwells in the house of the Lord forever. SERVICE A memorial service and visitation in remembrance of David will be held at the England Family Mortuary on Saturday, February 25th, at 11:00 a.m. A reception for family and friends will be held 2:00 p.m. Those planning to attend the reception should please RSVP for directions to mary@marymulvihill.com. Flowers may be sent to England Family Mortuary. Donations can be made in David’s name to Heifer International (www.heifer.org) or the American Lung Association (www.lungusa.org).