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Robert McMahon Obituary
Robert T. McMahon, age 85, beloved husband of Betsy McMahon of Fairfield, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at the VA Hospital in West Haven CT. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late William McMahon and Anne McMahon. He grew up in Bridgeport Connecticut and graduated from Bassick High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from November 24th, 1958 to December 2nd, 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his military service, he became a letter carrier for 30 plus years and was active in the labor union. He thoroughly enjoyed all his customers, delivering mail and packages with his infectious smile and always had treats for the dogs on his route. In retirement, he most enjoyed spending time with his family. He also discovered a love for golf and working at the Par 3 golf course. For all who knew him, he loved to tell stories and classic dad jokes.
Surviving Bob are his loving wife of 58 years, and their daughters Kelly Baker and her husband Steven and Colleen Palmer and her husband Joe, along with his granddaughters, Molly Baker, Hannah Baker and Drew Palmer, and his granddogs Moose and George. He is also survived by his brother T. Kevin McMahon (Eileen) and his nieces and nephews Debbie DelBueno (Gary), Brien McMahon (Amy), Theresa Bardes (Tony), Laurie Therrien (Tony), Jill Kristle (Rob), Craig Halica, Kevin McMahon, Kerry Rudy (Davin), and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother William McMahon and sister-in-law Teri McMahon and his sister Maureen Halica and brother-in-law Peter Halica.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield. Interment with military honors will follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may greet the family Thursday from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homes for the Brave, 655 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or to the charity of one's choice.
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Bette-Jean Mastroni-Peres
May 23, 2025
I went to the same grammar school as Robert; I was in a lower grade. He was the nicest boy I had ever known. He said good bye to me one time after a school play and that kindness stayed with me for my entire life. Am praying for family members. May God hold you all tightly in His loving arms.
Ken
May 23, 2025
Thank you sir for your service to this great country RIP
Kathleen
May 22, 2025
Betsy and his girls, I am so sorry to see this.. Mr. McMahon was such a great guy.. We would always catch up when I´d see him at Par 3 back in the day. He will be missed and remembered fondly.
Randy Raine
May 22, 2025
Mac was a guy you would go to for a question or advice when I first started at the PO. He was a good guy. Talked about our time in the Navy. I send my condolences to your family!
Christine M. Niedermeier
May 21, 2025
Betsy, Kelly and Colleen: I am so sad to learn of Bob's passing. He was always so upbeat, friendly and kind to me and others. The world has lost a shining star! I will be thinking of you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Milton Jacoby
May 21, 2025
He was the best mailman we ever had. My kids used to call him Bob McMailman. Sincere condolences on your loss.
A Fellow US Navy Sailor
May 21, 2025
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Shipmate. Your watch is over, rest in peace.
Jim Rooney
May 20, 2025
So sorry familyMac was the best we had so many good times RIP friend
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
May 20, 2025
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