Terence “Terry” Mulvey, 62, passed away on December 1, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The son of Theresa Mulvey and the late Arthur Mulvey, Terence was born on Long Island on January 13, 1959 and moved to the Bronx in 1975 where his life flourished. Terence is survived by his beautiful wife, Erin, and his adored children, Caoilfhionn and Ian who are, truly, the greatest joys of his life and of whom he was always most proud.

In addition to his children, Terence was the adored “Uncle T” to his many nieces and nephews: Danny (Tracy), Megan, Colleen, Alicia, Daniel, Samantha, Michael, Kameren, Jasmine, Emma, Molly, Colbie, Aileen, Adam, Brendan, Sophia, Michaela and Katie. Terence was also a wonderful brother to his six siblings: Monica (Hugh), Mark (Janice), James (Jenny), Danny (Maureen), Claire (Bob) and Mary (Kevin), a loving son-in-law to Lori and the late Cliff McKenzie and brother-in-law to Sabra and the late Joe McKenzie-Hamilton. Terence was also a cherished cousin to so many. Blessed with countless close friends he loved like siblings, Terence’s life was filled with love, laughter, fun and friends. Not surprisingly, Terence always seemed to add to this growing number of people whom he befriended as each year passed.

Entering the NYPD in 1983, Terence considered it an “honor and a privilege” to serve with his fellow NYPD officers. Terence moved up the ranks in the Department, achieving Detective 1st Grade in 1999. During his time as a police officer, Terence worked in Midtown South, Manhattan North, the 24th Precinct and the Dignitary Protection Unit for Mayor Guiliani where he developed a strong bond with the family, especially Andrew and Caroline, a bond which continues to this day. Terence finished his career assigned to the DEA New York Drug Enforcement Task Force. During this time, Terence responded to Ground Zero in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks which precipitated his cancer. Most importantly to Terence, it was this last assignment with the DEA where he providentially met the love of his life, Erin.

Upon his retirement from his full NYPD career, Terence, not one to rest on his laurels, returned to school to complete his education receiving a Master’s Degree in Education in 2007 from Lehman College. Terence was a substitute teacher at Saint Margaret of Cortona’s school and a full-time teacher at the Incarnation School in Manhattan. In 2014, Terence became the Assistant Principal at Cardinal Hayes High School. He considered this job to be the “greatest job in the world” as he felt it was an honor to help shape the lives of the young Hayes men. At Hayes, he also loved moderating the “exceptional children’s program” which brought students together with individuals in the community with developmental challenges, and he enjoyed walking in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade under the Hayes banner.

Terence’s genuine love for all children is manifested in a special way in his role in the “Toys for Children” program which he held dear to his heart. For the past 34 years, Terence spearheaded the Toys for Children fundraiser which raised money and toys for the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Child Life Unit. Every year, Terence’s loyal friends and contributors proved why Terence was so proud of his community as they donated precious time and money to ensure its yearly success. Even when Terence’s sickness drained him of much of his energy, he would find the strength and energy to go gift shopping for the children at the hospital so they and their parents could experience Christmas joy during the Christmas season. This year, Terence would begin the process but his wonderful friends will continue with their fundraising event to ensure that the Child Life Unit receives the “Toys for Children” donations.

It is impossible to ‘sum up’ Terence’s very full and blessed life in a few short paragraphs or phrases: loving and proud father, adoring husband, committed family man, attentive son, nutty and loving uncle, loyal and funny brother and friend, faithful Christian, caring mentor and guide, tenacious worker, brave officer, wonderful neighbor, rabid Giants and Yankees fan, interested traveler, history buff, etc. Through every facet of his life, Terence seemed to make sure that laughter wove its way through – whether it was to ease the pain of a tough situation or to just enjoy the moment because life was too short not to laugh. This doesn’t begin to describe the breadth and depth of the impact he had on all those who had the privilege of knowing him or who crossed his path. Terence would humbly tell you, though, that he received much more than he gave; but we all knew the truth about this genuinely giving man (who even gave his brother one of his kidneys). In the words of St. Paul, our Terence has fought the good fight, he has finished the race, and he has kept the faith. Well done, good and faithful servant…well done.

Reposing on Thursday and Friday December 9th and 10th 2021 from 4-8 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave., Bronx, NY. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Due to COVID restrictions, masks are suggested, and time is restricted.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Danny Mulvey Fund C/O Orange County Bank & Trust, Chester, NY 10918 or via Venmo: @TheDanny-MulveyFund or to the Sgt. James O’Neil Scholarship Fund at Cardinal Hayes High School