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John McMahon Obituary
John was born on October 27, 1962, in Troy, NY, son of John F. and Mary (Andrews) McMahon, Sr., of North Petersburg. He graduated from Hoosick Falls Central School and was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1984-1986. John was a self-employed truck driver, owning his own business, McMahon Trucking, LLC, starting in 2001. His most recent truck was purchased in 2006, logging over one million miles on the truck. John was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, camping, riding dirt bikes, side by sides, snowmobiles and going to Harley Davidson Rallies.
Survivors other than his wife Denise and parents John and Mary include his sons TJ (Tiffany) McMahon and Travis McMahon all of Hoosick Falls, NY, sister Kathy (Gary) Yavaniski of Valley Falls, NY, brothers Dan (Mollie) McMahon of North Petersburg and Thom (Meghan) McMahon of Manchester Center, VT, grandchildren Avery McMahon, Richie and Russell Stifter and arriving in March of 2022, Jaxson John McMahon.
Funeral services will be Friday December 31, at 12:00 pm (noon), on the family farm in North Petersburg, family and friends are welcome.
Relatives and friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home, 43 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, NY on Thursday, December 30, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to either the EC Fund or the Karen & Molly McGovern Memorial Fund through the funeral home.
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Joy Evans
December 22, 2024
Dear Cousin Denise,
You have my deepest condolences on news of this devastating event. Although I´m not well enough to grieve beside you, I will be very much present in spirit. I lost my Jeffrey at 58 and can understand more than most, what you must be going through. Call me anytime if you want to talk to someone who´s been there and made it through. All my love to you and your children.
Many hugs, Joy.
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Lynn and Rob Richard Jr.
January 3, 2022
No words can ease the pain you all are feeling during this time of John´s passing. His absence is from this physical earth, but he lives forever in your hearts. May God bless you and provide peace at this very difficult time.
Karen and John Gatus
December 30, 2021
Denise and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, John was such a great guy, great contagious smile , loved a laugh and truly loved you all. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Theresa Sukuskas & Don
December 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Becca Miller
December 29, 2021
Very sorry to hear of your family's loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to this new way of life. May he Rest In Paradise!
Steve vogler (buddha)
December 29, 2021
John was one of the nicest guys I have ever known
Gail and Gary Harbour
December 29, 2021
God's peace be with you and fill you with warm memories and the knowledge that John will be ever present in your hearts
Joy VanDerkar Evans
December 29, 2021
Cousin Denise,
I offer you my deepest sympathy and prayers for your family.
Lisa Begin
December 29, 2021
So sorry to hear about your loss Denise. Thinking of you. Stay strong!
Charlotte Forrest
December 29, 2021
My prayers and heart go out to the family.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Connie Cutler
December 29, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew John. He was a special individual with a great sense of humor.
Larry & Kathy Bugbee
December 28, 2021
Our thoughts are with Denise and the boys. We had a lot of memories with our kids being in 4-H and at the fair together. Hugs to also John´s mom and dad and brothers and sisters. Your hearts are empty but keep remembering all those special memories.
Gerry Butler
December 28, 2021
I´m very sorry Mary and John for the loss of your some.
Lisa Davendonis
December 28, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with your families.
Kim Blinstrub
December 28, 2021
Denise, Judy, Tj, Travis and McMahon family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My condolences
Patrick and Eileen Bakaitis
December 28, 2021
Denise, TJ, Travis, Mary, John and family.
We are so sorry to hear of John´s passing. Patrick has some great memories with John when they were young. The stories are fun to hear Pat tell them.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
The Wagners
December 28, 2021
Denise, Judy, Trav and TJ
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Jim & June Moore
December 28, 2021
We are so very sorry for the passing of your son. Sincerely, Jim & June Moore
Nicole, Tom Chirasello and Family
December 28, 2021
Denise, TJ, Trav and Family...We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of John. Thinking of you all! Love The Chirasello's <3
George mentiply
December 28, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim and Wanda Greeley
December 28, 2021
I would like to extend mine and my wife's condolences to John's family. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Janice M Prebble
December 28, 2021
Our loved ones are never truly gone, for they live forever in our hearts.
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