Matthew Mullin, 26, broker
Matthew Michael Mullin, 26, a financial broker formerly of Media, died April 25 in a boating accident in Hong Kong.
Matthew Michael Mullin, 26, a financial broker formerly of Media, died April 25 in a boating accident in Hong Kong.
Since November 2007, Mr. Mullin had worked in Hong Kong for ICAP, an electronic broker and source for global market information. He previously worked for ICAP in Jersey City, N.J.
Growing up in Media, Mr. Mullin played on youth basketball and Little League teams. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 430 and became an Eagle Scout. After graduating from St. Joseph's Preparatory School, where he was on the rowing team, he attended St. Joseph's University on a rowing scholarship. There, he was a member of the men's varsity eight for four years, and received a bachelor's degree in marketing and finance in 2005.
For six summers, he was a lifeguard with the Avalon Beach Patrol.
Mr. Mullin built a wonderful life in Hong Kong and traveled with his many new friends to Thailand, Bali, Japan, and Taiwan to surf and hike, said his father, Michael. His father and mother, Sheila, received numerous condolences from their son's friends and coworkers in Hong Kong, who had a Mass said for him after his death.
Paul Ewing, a colleague at ICAP, wrote, "There was a huge turnout, which showed his popularity. Still can't take in what happened to such a young, caring, fun-loving boy."
David Rutter, ICAP's global deputy chief executive officer, wrote, "Matt was always so positive and upbeat and a man whose infectious optimism was enjoyed by all who met him."
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mullin is survived by a brother, Mark, and a grandmother, Kathleen Mullin.
A Funeral Mass will be said at 6 p.m. tomorrow at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 2400 N. Providence Rd., Media, Pa. 19063, where friends may call after 3.
Memorial donations may be made to the Matthew Mullin Memorial Charity Fund at the church.
The St. Joseph's University rowing team will dedicate its new varsity eight scull in Mr. Mullin's name at the Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill this weekend.
A memorial site has been created on http://www.mattymullin.com/