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James Mahoney Obituary

On Friday, November 20, 2020, James Patrick Mahoney of Silver Spring, Md., beloved husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 85. He was born in Beaver Township, Pa., the eldest of 19 children to the late Edward P. and Anna Mae Mahoney.

He graduated from Gannon University in Erie, Pa., where he met his wife and later attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. for graduate studies. He served in the Army where he learned Russian, leading to a career as a Russian translator with the Federal Government for 40 years. He was a lover of antique tools and specialty beers.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Anne Mahoney; children Kathleen Mahoney (Andrew Grant), J. Patrick Mahoney (Martin Hicks), Margaret Mahoney Dixon (Thomas), and Philip Mahoney (Jessica); and grandchildren Alexander Mahoney, Elizabeth Mahoney, Thomas Dixon IV, and Daniel Dixon. He is also survived by brothers Michael, Martin, Dennis, Timothy, Joseph, Matthew, and Mark and sisters Theresa Bedford, Jane Lehman, Lucy Miceli, Catherine Braden, Beatrice Mahoney, and Dorothy Klees.

He was preceded in death by brothers George, Edward, John, and Robert and sister Mary Ann Mehalko.

Due to the Coronavirus-19 pandemic all services will be private, immediate family only.

Memorial donations can be made in Jim's memory to St. Peter's Altar and Rosary Society, C/O McCauley Funeral Home PO Box 303, Conneautville, PA 16406.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of McCauley Funeral Home, 1405 Main St. Conneautville, PA 16406 and Collins Funeral Home Silver Springs, Md.

Online Condolences can be left for the family at www.mccauleyfuneralhome.net.

Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Erie Times-News on Nov. 23, 2020.

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Mary E Buckoski ( Hansen)

November 23, 2020

Mary Anne and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father, Jim. I have fond memories of our Flatley family gatherings and Jim. I remember how intelligent and kind he was. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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