Patrick H. "Pat" Mulligan, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Country House Residence, in Grand Island, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski Jr. will be the celebrant. The funeral mass will be live streamed on St. Mary's Cathedral's Facebook page. Visitation without the family present, will be Thursday, June 11, 2020, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Curran Funeral Chapel. COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, facemasks will be required. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Cathedral or Grand Island Central Catholic. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Pat's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Pat was born January 7, 1933, at Loup City, Nebraska. He was the son of Leo H. and Mary (Ambrose) Mulligan. Survivors of the immediate family include: Two sons & daughters-in-law: Duane & Janet Mulligan Bob & Michelle Mulligan Two daughters & sons-in-law: DeAnna & Steve Hawes Becky & Don Dobesh 13 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren. Pat grew up in Loup City, NE, moving to Grand Island at the age of 9. He attended St. Mary's School and graduated in 1950. He was employed at Souflman's Lumber Yard. He entered the Army on February 11, 1953 serving until he was honorably discharged on February 10, 1955. Pat returned to Grand Island where he worked for O.P. Skaggs. He then moved to Wichita working for Boeing Aircraft as a machinist. In November of 1957 he married Ellen Cahill at Saint Peter Catholic Church in Clarks, Nebraska. He and Ellen returned to Grand Island in 1959 where he worked at IGA until March 1966, then began his career at Sperry New Holland, in Grand Island until he retired in 1991. Pat enjoyed meeting people and striking up a conversation with whoever he met, so in retirement he was a carryout at Skagway until he retired for good at 80 years young. Pat lost the love of his life when Ellen died December 16, 2007. Pat enjoyed fishing, cheering for the Huskers, playing cards, traveling, airplanes, and collecting coins. His favorite pastime was time spent with his family and grandkids. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral, ushering for over 40 years, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ellen, an infant daughter, Debra, one brother and one sister. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Thursday, June 11, 2020 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

COVID-19 guidelines will be followed, a facemask is required.

Mass of Christian Burial St. Mary's Cathedral Friday, June 12, 2020 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM 112 S. Cedar Grand Island, Nebraska 68801