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John McMahon Obituary
John was the beloved son of the late Anne "Nancy" (Woods) and Stephen McMahon, and the dear brother of Maureen DaCosta, Gerald McMahon and Monsignor Kevin McMahon. He is also survived by 16 nieces and nephews, 23 great nieces and nephews, and three great great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen (Helen), his sister, Patricia Colella (Fred), and his brother-in-law, Phillip DaCosta.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at St. Dorothy Church, 4910 Township Line Rd., Drexel Hill, PA 19026, with his Mass to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
McIlvaine Funeral Home,
Philadelphia
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JKH/JW
November 19, 2019
My sincerest condolences to the McMahon Family for the loss of your loved one, John James, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
Nancy Colella
November 16, 2019
Uncle John I love you. You're one of a kind. I'm so proud to have called you my godfather. You are and always will be in my heart.
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