Margaret Mahon

Mahon, Margaret (Peggy)
Margaret (Peggy) Mahon (formerly Margaret Ann Leahy), 75, of Cave Creek died on August 24, 2009 after a private battle with cancer. Peggy was born on May 13, 1934 in Bronx, New York. She was the oldest of eight children and was married to Richard M. Mahon (d. 2004) also of Cave Creek. Peggy was educated at Queen's College, New York and worked as an Executive Administrator for General Motors and Toyota/Lexus Financial Services. She also managed The McGrath Agency Insurance Services for over a decade. Peggy was a cherished mother, grandmother, aunt and great-aunt. She recently served as President of WINGS (Women in Gabriel's Service) a fellowship of women at St. Gabriel (The Archangel) Catholic Church dedicated to building community, generating friendships, and enriching spiritual growth. Peggy is survived by brother Denis Michael Leahy and his wife Carol of Florida, Tommy Leahy and his wife Margie of Florida, sister Loretta Cafaro and her husband Gene of New York, brother Robert Leahy of Los Angeles, brother Kevin Leahy and his wife Kathy of Massachusetts, sister MaryPat Leahy Vela and her husband Jimmy of New York, and sister Denise Spar and her husband David of New York. Peggy leaves behind son Christopher and his wife Kathy of Anthem; son Richard and his wife Debbie of Pine Bush, New York; daughter Patricia of Los Angeles; daughter Kathleen and her husband Patrick of Cave Creek, and 14 grandchildren: Christopher, Terrence, Carolyn, Timothy, Brendan, Colleen, Hope, Hannah, Troy, James, Eric, Shannon, Teddy and Patrick Rory. A public visitation will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Cave Creek on Thursday, August 27th from 5pm to 8pm. In addition a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Gabriel Catholic Church on Friday, August 28th at 10:30AM followed by burial at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery on North Cave Creek Road.