Thomas J. Mullarkey, 76, of New Bedford died Monday December 10, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the husband of Janet M. (Luce) Mullarkey.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Joseph F. and Susan C. (Reardon) Mullarkey, he lived in New Bedford all of his life.
Mr. Mullarkey was formerly employed as a school teacher at the Keith Middle School and the Roosevelt Middle School until his retirement.
He was a graduate of Providence College, where he received both Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
Mr. Mullarkey was a former Ward 3 City Councillor. He was the All-City Handball Champion at the Y.M.C.A. and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife; his children, John, Jane, Shawneen, and Michael; and seven grandchildren.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.