Francis Michael "Mike" Mullen

April 11, 1950 - December 17, 2020

Francis Michael “Mike” Mullen died at his home in Manassas on Dec. 17, 2020, after a long battle with heart disease. He was 70. Mike was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 11, 1950. He grew up in Springfield, Va., and graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1972. He then served as a lieutenant in the US Army. He married his wife, Michelle, on Sept. 3, 1978. The have four children-Joshua, Sean, Matthew and Samantha – and four grandchildren – Ethan, Logan, Penelope and Beatrix. Mike had worked for large and small engineering firms before starting his own business, Mullen Engineering. He enjoyed having a local business and built a loyal following among area developers. Mike loved sports and was a Washington Nationals season ticket holder and an avid golf fan. As his health was failing, Mike was given the choice of going home for hospice care or being cared for in a medical facility. He chose to go home. He was with Michelle, Joshua and Samantha when he died. A memorial service will be held at a later date.