Saratoga Springs, NY - Thomas V. Mullan, Sr., 81, of N. Jordan Dr. passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. Born on June 23, 1933 in Brookline, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lottie Mullan. At the age of seven Tom moved to Saratoga and was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Bertha Weatherwax. As a young boy he started working by shining shoes, selling newspapers and tip sheets at the race track. He also worked for Western Union. A graduate of St. Peter's Academy, class of 1950, Tom was known for his academic achievements as well as his outstanding athletic ability. After graduation he joined the US Navy, serving from 1951 to 1955. During this time Tom met Elizabeth "Bette" Clark in the youth center at the Convention Hall during a Sadie Hawkins Dance. During their 62 years of marriage Tom was a well loved postal carrier. He also worked as a mutual clerk at the raceway and race track and enjoyed selling tip sheets there for many years. Tom was a member of St. Clement's Church in Saratoga Springs and Holy Spirit Church in Nalcrest, FL where he and Bette enjoyed the winter months over the past 37 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 420 and enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards, billiards and watching various sports. Most of all Tom enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Tom was predeceased by his sister Patricia Smith, nephew Kevin Smith and infant granddaughters Melissa and Michelle Pickert. Survivors include his loving wife Bette; children Colleen (Jeff) Becktoft, Thomas Mullan, Jr., Daniel (Doranne) Mullan all of Saratoga Springs and Kathy (Brad) Pickert of Colorado; ten grandchildren, Tracy (Jason) O'Connor, Christopher (Alison) Becktoft, Daniel (Meghan) Mullan, Jr., Kelly (Camron) McKinley, Christina (Jack) Pallazzo, Ryan Mullan, Thomas (Julia) Mullan, III, Chad, Megan and Dani Pickert; fourteen great-grandchildren and one step-great- granddaughter. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial with military honors will follow in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Weibel Ave. and Louden Rd. Donations may be made in Tom's memory to the American Heart Association, 440 New Karner Rd., Albany, NY 12205. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.