Edward D. "Ted" Mahoney Jr.

Edward D. "Ted" Mahoney, Jr., 78
1945 - 2024
Nahant - Edward D. Mahoney Jr., age 78, of Nahant, died Sunday January 21. He was the husband of the late Debbie Mahoney, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Salem and raised in Nahant he was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He graduated from St. Anselm College and received a Masters in Education from Suffolk University.
Ted began his career as a teacher and a guidance counselor in the Lynn Public Schools where he taught for 13 years. He worked as a commercial fisherman for many years until his retirement in 2017 when he stopped fishing to care for his wife Debbie. He and Debbie loved spending time together. They enjoyed trips to Maui, California and also the Amalfi Coast. They loved hosting parties and working on their garden together.
Ted had a love and passion for the ocean. He loved walking the beach every day. He had a vast knowledge of local birds and loved to teach his grandchildren about the nature in and around Nahant. Nothing brought him greater joy than the time he spent with his family and friends. He will also be remembered for his love of politics and history. He enjoyed having friends over and passionately discussing the hot news topics of the day. He had a big personality and there was no one like him.
He is survived by his three children; Joshua Mahoney and his wife Jessica, Justin Mahoney and his wife Kate, and Jade Henne and her husband Brant; four grandchildren; Cade and Chloe Mahoney and Sebastian and Tatum Henne; his brothers William Mahoney and his wife Marilyn, Brian Mahoney and his wife Deborah. He will be missed by his best friend John Moleti and his wife Sue who were by his side throughout his illness.
Service Information: Memorial donations may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168, and may be directed to support Breast Cancer. For online guestbook, please visit www.solimine.com.