Paul Laurence (“Larry”) Mulvihill, age 75 of Grand Rapids, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary; children, Paul (Mary Rose) Mulvihill, Tim Mulvihill, Dennis (Melissa) Mulvihill, Coleen (Eric) Carlson; grandchildren, Shane (Kara), Grace, Brogan, and Eamon Mulvihill; Aiden, Reese, Quinn, Casey, and Teagan Carlson. Larry graduated from East Grand Rapids High School (’57) John Carroll University (BA, ’61) and Marquette University (JD, ’64). He was a lawyer for 50 years and spent the majority of his career with Smith, Haughey, Rice and Roegge in Grand Rapids. Larry was also a resident of Ferrysburg, and served on the Ferrysburg City Council for 8 years and served a stint as Mayor pro tempore. An avid Notre Dame fan, Larry had an affinity for just about everything Irish or green and always had a large shamrock painted on his garage door. Larry was also a devoted member of AA for 27 years, and enjoyed helping those who struggled with addiction. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 29, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Robert of Newminster, 6477 Ada Dr., Ada., Rev. Leonard Sudlik presiding. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, September 28, 2014, 4-6:00 p.m. at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd., Grand Rapids, with the vigil (rosary) starting at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to support either: 1) North Alano Club, c/o Kevin O’Neal, 1020 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; or 2) the Sarcoidosis Research Fund at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Checks may be made to “University of Michigan” and sent to Medical Development, 1000 Oakbrook, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. You may also call 734-998-6893 or visit the website https://leadersandbest.umich.edu/tributes to make your gift.
