John F. “Jack” Mahoney
John F. “Jack” Mahoney, 74, of Marshfield, formerly of Milton, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters at his side on June 16, 2011. Son of the late John M. and Margaret T. (Canavan) Mahoney. Beloved husband of Linda (Palmer) Mahoney, and devoted father to Maureen Clark of South Weymouth, Kerrie Gendreau and her late husband Paul of Marshfield, Janice Steinberg and her husband Kurt of Marshfield, Christine Fennelly and her husband Lawrence of South Boston and Kristin Haddigan and her husband Patrick of Marshfield. Jack is also survived by his sisters, Joan Deady and Geraldine Pistorio of Dedham, and predeceased by Barbara Mahoney of Virginia. He was the proud grandfather of nine adoring grandchildren, and a favorite uncle to eight nieces and nephews. Jack had a long and distinguished career as a Milton Police officer, MDC Police officer and spokesman, and a Massachusetts State Police trooper. He most recently retired from Citizens Bank. Jack graduated from Roslindale High School, served in the United States Coast Guard, and went on to earn Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from Suffolk University, and a Ph.D from Lasalle University. He was an avid boater and a long standing member of the Port Norfolk Yacht Club in Dorchester. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Tuesday, June 21st at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s memory to the Fisher House Boston, Champions for Military Families, PO Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071.
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Rest in peace daddy. We love you.
So many wonderful memories! From grade school on for Paul,and then, both in the U.S. Coast Guard. Paul remembers Jack as a great swimmer and diver out at Lake Archer in Wrentham. I went to High School with Jack and we continued our friendship after Paul and I married and had two sons. The boys loved Jack and he visited often. Rest in Peace, dear friend. You will be sorely missed and always remembered with love.
Dear Mahoney Family,
I remember Jack very well. He loved PNYC and going out in his boat. He loved being a Trooper as well and came to the club often. And after retiring, going off as the personal staff person to the bank President was a great way to spend his post-police years. God Bless Jack’s sweet and good soul. Chaplain Paul H. Levenson, PNYC
Dear Linda,
I was saddened to learn of Jack’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you and “the girls”. Jack was a class guy.
Helen