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James Mahoney Obituary

MAHONEY James T. Mahoney, age 80, Wednesday, January 9, 2008, at Bon-ing Care Center. Educator for 33 years, 24 in Columbus Public Schools. Graduate of The Ohio State University, B.Sc., and The University of Illinois, M. Sc., in mathematics and physical education. Member Phi Kappa Theta and Kappa Phi Kappa, educational honorary. Life member OSU Alumni Association. Veteran WWII with service in the Office of the Military Attache to the American Embassy in Moscow, USSR. Member Wheaton Club (past president), 40 years in Big Brother/Sister Association, Paul Harris Fellow of Reynoldsburg and Pickerington Rotary Club (past secretary). Preceded in death by wife of 45 years Jean Casey Mahoney, parents Claude and Florence Mahoney,, brothers Francis, Thomas, William (Maxine) and sisters Mary Carmel McNamara (Edward), Bernadine York, sisters-in-law Kathryn Mahoney, Gertrude Mahoney. Survived by many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, Robert York. Friends may call Friday 3-8 p.m. at EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL, 4019 E. Livingston Ave. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Saturday 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church, 4383 E. Broad St. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in his memory to Central Ohio Parkinson Society, 1380 Dublin Rd., Columbus, OH 43215. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 11, 2008.

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Anne Brienza

January 25, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I met Jim at a Rotary Club meeting years ago and was glad to know he was a camp counselor at Camp Willson. I enjoyed my time with him. My prayers are with you.

Trudy Pieper

January 25, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Jim's family. Jim was a dedicated employee of the YMCA in his young adult years and we appreciated his love for Camp Willson and all the campers who crossed his path there. He touched many lives and will always be remembered.

Rob de Santos

January 18, 2008

Over 3 decades ago, I too, was a student in his mathematics classes in junior high. I also served as as statistician for his basketball teams. It's difficult to explain how special teachers can change your life. Mr. J. T. Mahoney was one of those teachers. From him I gained confidence and learned some important lessons in life about winning, losing, and learning. I learned much mathematics but even more about life. I will be forever grateful and want his family to know how much he meant to me. I regret I did not learn of his passing in time to tell them in person.

Alek Siitam

January 16, 2008

I was a student in Mr. Mahoney's algebra and geometry classes in junior high school and I consider him one of my most memorable teachers. Aside from being a knowledgeable and talented educator he was also quite the raconteur and from time to time entertained his classes with stories from his youth. I last saw him about ten years ago in a Kroger's(maybe 25 years after graduating from junior high school) and we both recognized each other right away. As I was in a bit of a hurry we spoke only briefly but afterward I regretted not exchanging contact information with him since I would have wished to speak with him at more length on a number of topics. I regret that I read this obituary notice too late to attend either the visitation or funeral mass. My deepest sympathy to his extended family and if any of his relatives would contact me I would be interested in hearing about how he spent his later years.

The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home

January 11, 2008

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