Obituary of James P. Mulreed
James Patrick Mulreed, 63, passed away suddenly while on vacation in Aruba. Born in Newark, NJ, and raised in South Orange, James was a longtime resident of Springfield.
He was a dedicated carpenter for Seton Hall University, where he worked from 1982 until the present and a man of God.
James was predeceased by his parents, James and Mary (Fleming) Mulreed, and his sister Donna Ryan. He is survived by his adoring children, Samantha Roman (Steve) and James Mulreed, and their mother, Christine Mulreed. He is also survived by his siblings Thomas (Ellen), Kenneth (Erika), Carolyn, Kerri Mulreed, Theresa Dagney (Dave), his loving partner, Robin Prusin and all of his nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
Visitation will be held at Preston Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 29th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 217 Prospect Street, South Orange, on Thursday, January 30th at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in James’ memory to the American Heart Association or the Archdiocese of Newark.