James Patrick "Seamus" Mulligan

James Patrick “Seamus” Mulligan, 89, a longtime resident of Randolph, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Welch) Mulligan for 34 years. Son of the late Patrick J. and Ellen “Nellie” (Carron) Mulligan, he was born in County Monaghan, Ireland and raised in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. Jim came to the United States in 1959 and eventually settled in Stoughton for 15 years before moving to Randolph over 40 years ago. 

Jim worked for the First National Bank of Boston for many years and was a partner at the Irish Cottage Shops for 25 years. He was known to many as Seamus Mulligan, the radio presenter of “A Feast of Irish Music” since 1988 on WATD and WROL. He served as past president of the Irish Cultural Center in Canton and ran its Irish Festival for many years. Renowned for his love and knowledge of Irish history and Irish music, he appeared in the documentary film “Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton” and was quoted extensively in “See You at the Hall; Boston’s Golden Era of Irish Music and Dance,” a book by Susan Gedutis. In recognition for his service, he was awarded with the Gold Medal from the Boston Eire Society and was highlighted in “Boston Irish,” acclaimed photographer Bill Brett’s exploration of the local Irish American experience through portraits and profiles of its people.

In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by his children, Lorraine T.E. Mulligan Ryan of Norton, Gary P. Mulligan and his wife Annette of Florida, James F. Mulligan and his partner Kathy Seery of Raynham and Kevin B. Mulligan and his wife Susan of Norton as well as his grandchildren, Caitlin, Bridget, Catherine and Patrice Mulligan. He was the brother of Thomas Mulligan of East Walpole, Evelyn Hedrick of Birmingham, AL, Helen Mulligan and Francis Mulligan both of Ireland and the late Collette Houlihan, Patrick Mulligan, Bernard Mulligan and Mary Hanley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27) Stoughton on Monday, November 25 from 4-7 PM. Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 26 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10:30 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Stoughton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim‘s memory may be made to the Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, MA 02021.