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Francis Patrick Mahon

1925 - 2019

Francis Patrick Mahon obituary, 1925-2019, Park Ridge, NJ

BORN

1925

DIED

2019

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Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc.

155 Kinderkamack Road

Park Ridge, New Jersey

Francis Mahon Obituary

Francis Patrick Mahon

Park Ridge - Mahon, Francis Patrick, 94, passed away July 11th, 2019.

Born 6/29/25 to Thomas and Caroline Mahon in Minooka, PA. Frank is predeceased by his ten brothers and sisters. He is also predeceased by the love of his life, Audrey, his wife of sixty three years. Frank was a patient and fearless man who was quick with a smile and found the good in even the worst situation. Always the first to lend a hand or offer a good word, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Frank was a fiercely proud veteran of the Second World War where he saw combat in four countries; France, Belgium, Germany and Austria. As an infantryman in the U.S. Army's 42nd Rainbow Division, Frank fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was one of the first soldiers into the Dachau concentration camp in southern Germany where the horrors he witnessed were silently carried with him for life. It was then that Frank made a pact with God; If he made it home alive he would go to church every Sunday for the rest of his life. Frank Mahon was a genuine member of the Greatest Generation.

After the war Frank returned home, met and married his soulmate Audrey. They had two sons, Robert (Mary) and Gary (Nancy). Frank was employed as a union printer before opening his own print shop, Coleman Printing in Park Ridge where he tirelessly worked for many years. Frank was a man who truly loved his profession and it showed.

Frank was also a very active volunteer. A Past Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8946 in Woodcliff Lake. A Past Commander of the American Legion Post 153 in Park Ridge, a member of the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Park Ridge, Police Reserves, Park Ridge, Elks Club Park Ridge Rotary Club, The Park Ridge Golden Age Club and as an usher at his church, Our Lady of Mercy in Park Ridge every Sunday for forty years.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16th 2:00-4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 at Robert Spearing Funeral Home, 155 Kinderkamack Rd, Park Ridge and a funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Mercy Church 2 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Wounded Warriors Fund in Frank's name.

Published by The Record/Herald News on Jul. 14, 2019.
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Dear Bob and Gary,
We are so sorry to learn of Frank's passing. I was thinking about NJ and thought about him, Audrey and Gus. We have great memories living next to you for over 10 years until we moved to Montvale. We now live in Odenton Maryland, nearer to Eric and Lindsay.

We are saddened by your loss and will always have Ferg in our memories.

Karen and Fred Hessler

Fred Hessler

January 12, 2020

July 18, 2019

Sincere condolences. Frank was a man of faith who was devoted to his family, friends, and country. He leaves us having made a difference in the world. Peace to his loving family.l

Stan and Emily Urbaniak

July 16, 2019

Thank you for your service and my freedom Mr. Mahon, and may you eternally Rest In Peace.Condolences to Bob and Mary and the rest of the Mahon families.

Bill Juliano

July 16, 2019

Pamela Rogers

July 15, 2019

Frank was such a wonderful man! We are all so blessed to have known him and spend time with him! Our thoughts and prayers remain with you as you celebrate his life !! Deepest sympathies!

Tammy Levinson

July 14, 2019

Dear Bobby and Gary and family, I am heartbroken about your Dad. I loved him from the time I was born. He was the Special Uncle. He was always kind and gentle to all of the kids and so much fun to be around. God Bless you both and your family at this sad time. I wish I could be there to celebrate in his life. He was quite a guy. I'm sending love across the miles and please know that I am there in spirit with you. His smile will always be remembered along with his legacy.

karolyn donner

Family

July 14, 2019

Dear Gary, Bob, Nancy & Mary,
Please accept my utmost condolences on the passing of your Dad.
He was a wonderful man & was very admired & loved by his sons. He will be greatly missed.
Even though I knew him for a short time I will miss shaking his hand & see him smile.
He is now with God. May he Rest In Peace.
May God give his family strength.
Judy & Al

Judy Lento

July 13, 2019

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16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc.

155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Jul

16

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc.

155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

Jul

17

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Church

2 Fremont Ave, Park Ridge, NJ

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Robert Spearing Funeral Home Inc.

155 Kinderkamack Road, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

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