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William MAHONEY Obituary
He leaves behind his daughter, Gillian, who was the center of his life; his loving life companion, Diane MacDonald; and Gillian's mother, Elvira Venturina. His siblings, John (spouse, Lenor) and Pat (spouse, James O'Brien) cherished him. His nieces, Alison, Emma, Emily and Erin, adored him. Bill's loving family includes his Godmother, Mary Louise Hegarty and her husband, Neil; his cousins, Julie Hamm (spouse, Richard and children, Brian, John and Lauren), Ray Angelone (spouse, Stephanie and children, Aeden and Lilia), Kate Mitchell (spouse, David and children, Owen and Abigail), Margaret Hegarty (daughter, Elizabeth Carey), Maria Hegarty (spouse, Nate Herpich and son, Declan) and Elizabeth Hegarty (daughter, Katie McCabe).
Bill was a beloved member of the Belmont Hill School community, where he served as Director of Communications. He loved the Rolling Stones and their music brought him moments of peace during his illness. Bill was a master chef whose creations became a hit with family and friends through his Instagram posts. Most of all, Bill provided his family and friends with so much entertainment, joy and laughter. We carry him in our hearts forever.
Visiting Hours will be Saturday, August 24, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2270 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge, MA 02140, followed at 11 a.m. by a Celebration of Life Mass, also at St. John the Evangelist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bill's name to St. John the Evangelist Church, 2270 Massachusetts Avenue, North Cambridge, MA 02140 ([email protected]). Family and friends are invited to a Reception following Services at the Belmont Hill School, 350 Prospect Street, Belmont, MA 02478.
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Memories and Condolences
for William MAHONEY
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Louise Mercer
September 19, 2024
To my dear friend Pat and her family,
May your pains diminish quickly as the days go by and remember it´s okay to have your moments to cry.
My heart felt condolences
Melissa Bleakney-Dalton
August 22, 2024
I know Bill from Gillian's time at Newton Country Day School as her proud and loving father. Bill clearly delighted in being Gillian's parent and enjoyed watching her learn, grow, and develop her gifts. We will keep Gillian, Bill, and the entire family in our prayers. May your memories of happy times together lift your hearts.
John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II
August 22, 2024
This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.
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