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Kevin McMahon Obituary

Kevin Macksey McMahon, 27, of Simsbury, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at home.

A beloved son, Kevin was born in Hartford on April 23, 1985, to Sara E. Miner Slitt and Joseph P. McMahon. Kevin attended Simsbury Public Schools and the Farmington Valley Transition Academy. Kevin was employed through FAVARH's Life Enrichment Opportunities (LEO) program. Kevin will be remembered for his love of family and food; his kind, innocent, honest, and gentle manner; his many friends at FAVARH and Special Olympics. Kevin especially enjoyed Beatles music and family get-togethers, during which he served as statistician, remembering everyone's birthdates and anniversaries. An avid Yankees fan and sometimes regular at Connecticut Whale games, Kevin was quite proud of his Special Olympics medals in snowshoeing, track, bowling, and golf events.

He is survived by his father, Joseph P. McMahon of West Hartford; his mother and father, Sara and Wayne Slitt of Simsbury; his brother, Peter McMahon of San Diego, Calif.; his sisters, Hannah and Sophia Finn-McMahon, and his brother, Callan Finn-McMahon, and their mother, Eileen Finn, all of West Hartford; his brothers, Brian (Christina) Slitt of Ashland, Mass., and Michael (Rachel) Slitt of Bloomfield; his maternal aunts and uncles, Susan (David) Lyons, David (Mary) Miner, Deborah Miner, all of Manchester, Wendy (Robert) Warner of Bellingham, Wash., and Richard (Susan) Carey of Center Sandwich, N.H.; his paternal aunts and uncles, Frances Peterson of South Portland, Maine, Catherine McMahon of Harrison, Maine, James (Ellen) McMahon of Quaker Hill, Paul (Midge) McMahon of Westminster, Calif., John (Kathleen) McMahon of Newington; his grandmother, Dorothy Slitt of West Hartford; and aunt, Carol Gill of Farmington; and uncle, Mark Slitt of Bloomfield. He also leaves many cousins and a niece and nephew. He also leaves his special friend, Debbie.

Calling hours are on Friday, March 22, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center St., Manchester.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Bartholomew Church, 736 Middle Turnpike, Manchester. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery on Broad Street, Manchester.

Donations may be made in Kevin's name to the ARC of the Farmington Valley, FAVARH, at

www.favarh.org

or Camp Horizons at

www.camphorizons.org

where Kevin spent two weeks every summer.

For online expressions of sympathy please visit

www.tierneyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Mar. 21 to Mar. 25, 2013.

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Robo and Mike G

March 19, 2024

Missing you my dear Kevin. #RIP

Robo and Mike G

March 15, 2023

RIP darling Kevin; you are truly missed each and every day.

Roberta Slitt

March 16, 2021

Kevin will always remain in our hearts as a sweet, funny, brilliant and dear family member. Miss him tons.
With love, Roberta & Michael
March, 2021

March 27, 2013

We are so sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. We will always remember how his face would light up with a smile when he saw us. Pam and Melanie Barber, Niantic, CT

Judy (Slitt) Koellmer

March 27, 2013

Sara and Wayne, So incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. We will be thinking of you. Judy and Mark

Kyle Cudemus-Brown

March 26, 2013

a beloved friend i will seriously miss you kevin. You were the greatest friend ever. you left us to soon . Mr. and Mrs Mcmahon am very deeply sorry for your loss i can't explain how much he meant to us all. May god bless you and watch over your family.

Lenny Caruso

March 24, 2013

To the McMahon family.

So sorry to hear about your loss. Such a young age. I know that you will miss him immensely.

March 23, 2013

Too young, sorry for your loss

March 22, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

Steve Bazzano

March 22, 2013

Joe, Sara and family. So deeply saddened to hear about Kevin's passing. Although we have not seen you in quite a while you are still in my thoughts. God bless....

Zoe Allard

March 22, 2013

Kevin was a wonderful individual who I will always remember. In my two years working with him at Horizons I was inspired by his love fo life and energy. My heart broke when I heard of his passing but I know that he will always live on in my heart with a beautiful smile and passionate heart.
It was an absolute pleasure knowing Kevin and I will greatly treasure everything he taught me for the rest of my life. I look forward to seeing him in heaven where I know he is.

Zoe Allard

Ken Lavoie

March 22, 2013

Sara, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

Roberta Slitt and Michael Gatter

March 22, 2013

Dear Sara, Wayne, Pete, Debbie: Kevin will remain everyone's treasure; deeply loved by his entire family and everyone who was blessed to know him.

Bob, Lorraine and Michael Donovan

March 21, 2013

Kevin's gentleness, kindness, and precious smile will be with us forever. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 21, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family.

--Soukeyna Diop

March 21, 2013

Joe, Hannah, Callan, Sophie and Eileen,
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed talking to Kevin and our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
The Lacouture Family

Mary Denise

March 21, 2013

Joe McMahon and family
So sorry to hear about your son Joe. Bob Grady told me what wonderful soul Kevin was and how very proud of him you were.
I hope the shock and pain you feel now will ease with time and be replaced with many loving, happy memories of your Kevin. Hang in there Joe! My thoughts are with you and your family.

March 21, 2013

Sara and Wayne,
Thinking of you both with deepest sympathy in the loss of your son.
Fondly,
Cheryl McLeod

The Scanning Crew FAVARH

March 21, 2013

Kevin was always a joy to have around, he brought so many smiles to the people of FAVARH. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 21, 2013

Sara and Wayne,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss and my thoughts are with you both.
Rick Lyding

Patricia Dwyer Perrotti

March 21, 2013

I asked God to put beautiful words in my mouth for all of you who loved Kevin. But all I keep remembering is Kevin's intensely handsome face saying to me each time we met: "You are my cousin Patricia".
With those few words he gave me my roots in a beautiful family, and I always looked forward to our next meeting. And so, Kevin, until we meet again in God's Kingdom, may He hold you in the palm of His hand. Sincerest heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Love Cousin Patricia and Dick

Eugene Caruso

March 21, 2013

Very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.Gene Caruso

Christine Curtin

March 21, 2013

Sara, Wayne and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Christine Curtin

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