James Patrick Mahoney, Jr.

Age: 70 • Gainesville, FL

It is with sorrow that we announce that James Patrick "JP" Mahoney, Jr. died on February 10, 2017 from a fall and a stroke at home in Gainesville, Florida.

JP was the second of seven sons born to Dr. James P. and Rosemary (Ro) McNeive Mahoney on Nov. 13, 1946 in Burlington, Vt. He grew up in Burlington and as a youth enjoyed reading, drawing and running as well as the many and varied games in our back yard on Brookes Ave. He continued reading all his life and often read several books at a time. He attended Rice High School and graduated from Hayden High School in Topeka, Kansas in 1965. JP ran cross country and track in high school and completed the Champlain Valley Marathon in NY in 1976 in 3 hours 13 minutes of which he was quite proud. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the US Marine Corp and served in combat in the Viet Nam War in 1966. JP also served six years in the US Navy and was stationed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba and aboard the aircraft carrier USS America. In the spring of 1988 he attended the 100th birthday of his grandmother Katie McNeive in Topeka, Kansas with his future wife, Brenda Bartlett as they moved west to Albuquerque, NM. He and Brenda were married on Nov. 12, 1988. Brenda picked that date because it would be easy for JP to remember the date as it was the day before his birthday. He worked for several years at Presbyterian Health Services in Albuquerque until he and Brenda returned to Vermont in 1988. JP retired while they lived in Shoreham, Winooski and finally in Brenda's home town of Newport. In the fall of 2016 they moved to Gainesville, Florida to enjoy a warm fall and winter.

JP is survived by his wife Brenda and his six brothers and their families: Michael and wife Eileen Andreoli of Winooski, Brennan and wife Karen of Midlothian, Va. Sean and his partner Sara Bridgman of Charlotte, Paddy and wife Polly of Woodstock, Mahon of Isle La Motte and Eamon and wife Jean of Burlington. He is also survived by his nephews, nieces and many cousins and lifelong friends who will miss him. JP always had family and Vermont in his heart. Brenda said that one of his lasts requests was for some Pete's Ice Cream of old Burlington.

A celebration of JP's life will take place in the spring. As a kindness to his memory a prayer for him and donation to your favorite charity would be appreciated.

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Feb. 18, 2017.

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Patrick Varricchione

May 29, 2017

I just heard about J P's death yesterday . I was both shocked and saddened by the news. My thoughts are with the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dale Stinchfield

March 3, 2017

So sorry to hear about J.P. I remember the ski trips to Stowe and the time we got stuck on the chair lift with the snow and wind blowing us around. Condolences to the Mahoney family.
Dale Navin Stinchfield

Neil Stannard

February 21, 2017

To the Mahoney boys - Please accept my condolences for the loss of your brother, JP. I know you will find comfort when you all gather to celebrate his life.

Tony Handy

February 20, 2017

May you rest in peace my dear friend. We shared many good times together.

February 19, 2017

Reading this has brought many memories flooding thru my mind. I am Linda MaGee McNultuy..I lived at 11 Brooks Ave with my family .I well remember the Mahoney family.So sorry for your loss.

Bruce Morgan

February 19, 2017

My condolences to the Mahoney Clan, take pride in a brother who served country, community and an abundance of friends.

Mike Caragher

February 19, 2017

To the Mahoney boys,

Very sorry to hear of JP'S passing. I still hold many fond memories of the Mahoney family and of the great times we had at that big house on Brookes ave. RIP JP

Terri & Rich Feeley

February 18, 2017

Condolences to the Mahoney family. JP will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Celine Martel - Teeson

February 18, 2017

My deepest thoughts are with you all, it is so hard to loose a loved one. Hold onto your memories.

Sue Fercenia Douglas

February 18, 2017

To the Mahoney Family,
It is with great sadness to hear of Jim's death. We were friends for a long time growing up at Cathedral Grammar and Rice High Schools. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Sandra and Ed Longe

February 18, 2017

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

February 18, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Mahoney Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I was a member of the class of 1964 at Rice Memorial and have always considered J. P. a classmate.

Ken Boyd
S. Burlington, VT

Linda Ready

February 18, 2017

To the Mahoney Clan,

So sorry to read of JP's death...keeping all of you in my thoughts as you journey through this loss.

February 18, 2017

Dear Michael,

We are saddened to learn of your brother James's passing. We send you our love and best wishes to help you cope with your loss.

Larry and Peg

Rich Feeley

February 18, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of JP's passing. JP was one of the most unforgettable guys I spent time with in my life, and I'm thankful that our paths crossed many years ago.
JP had a personality that will be impossible to match. He was a one in a million person who I had such an easy time relating to. I think it was an "Irish thing"..we both had each other figured out..
Thanks for being my friend back in the day, JP. You gave life a great run. RIP old friend. Save me a seat up there !

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