Joseph (Joey, Joe, Rook) R. McMahon

Joseph (Joey, Joe, Rook) R. McMahon obituary, West Boylston, MA

Joseph (Joey, Joe, Rook) R. McMahon

Joseph McMahon Obituary

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WEST BOYLSTON- Joseph (Joey, Joe, Rook) R. McMahon, 27, tragically succumbed to his addiction on Tuesday March 27, 2018, but he was much more than an addict and that is what needs to be remembered. He was a father, son, brother and an instant friend to all that met him. He was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts on December 20, 1990 a son to Michael McMahon and Melanie (Punch) Swalec. From a young age, Joe was an extreme sports fan on both the college and professional levels and could remember more stats than seemed humanly possible. He was a talented golfer and went on to become a popular and frequently requested golf caddie at TGC at Sacconnesset and other courses he worked. He had a vibrant personality, a quick-witted sense of humor, an infectious smile and laugh that his family and friends will never forget. He had a strong passion for music, attending concerts and live shows and most recently was learning to play the guitar. Most of all, he cherished time spent with his amazing son, Rory. For the past few years Joe was employed by Sweet Meadow Feed and Grain in Sherborn as a delivery driver where he made a friend at each stop. His true potential was sadly never reached; however, his family wants you to remember that Joey gave life his absolute best and that is something to be cherished forever. He will always be loved and missed by his son, Rory Michael McMahon; his mother, Melanie Swalec and her husband, Thomas of West Boylston; his father, Michael McMahon and his wife, Peggy of E. Falmouth; a brother, James (Jim) McMahon of E. Falmouth; his Nana, Sandra Pouliot of Little River, SC; Rory's mother, Shauna Digaetano of E. Falmouth; his loving girlfriend, Rachel Kersey of Lunenburg; many aunts and uncles, cousins and countless people that he befriended during his short time on this earth. Family and friends will gather to honor, remember and celebrate his life on Sunday, April 8th from 1:00pm until 4:00pm at Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St., West Boylston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Rory Michael McMahon Memorial Fund c/o Clinton Savings Bank, 306 West Boylston St., West Boylston, MA 01583.

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Loretta Gilfoy

April 27, 2018

I do not know Joe personally, but his brother Jim (who I adore) and the entire Waquiot crew is friends with my son Alex. I pray that you all find some sort of peace knowing that he is in a place far more beautiful then we can ever imagine. And sometimes if you listen very closely you can hear the rustle of wings and know that he is right beside you..

Sincere Condolences
Loretta Gilfoy a.k.a Maaaaahh

Dan McHatton

April 27, 2018

Joe was my best friend and work partner for over 2 years. We spent 40 hours a week in the same truck. All week slanging hay and "alfalfies" as he called them. I couldn't have asked for a better worker and certainly won't find a better one, that I'm sure of. There was never a shortage of conversations and inside jokes in that truck, always making each other laugh. Thoes are the times I'll cherish the good times at SMFG sweating our butts off all summer and freezing all winter with his window stuck down! He's a good guy with a good soul. He basically forced himself into my house to meet my new born son and give him his first red Sox jersey. Joe confided in me he knew everything about me and I him. We bonded in that way. I'll miss you joe but you'll always be with me every time I'm in a barn or hayloft I'll be thinking of you. Love you brother

Diann Daly

April 27, 2018

It is my honor to be able to call Joe my friend. I am so grateful for the time Ive spent with him. I will treasure those memories forever. He truly was one of a kind and touched my heart more than he ll ever know. Rest in Peace Joe!
Diann

Irene Neitz

April 27, 2018

My sincerest condolences to Joe's family and friends. May the wonderful memories of him that you share be a source of comfort and strength. You have already started the healing process by sharing his story, we lost one of our nieces to her addiction in Apr. 2015, so we feel your pain. I did not know him personally, but from all you have shared he was a vibrant, loving human being and may his story help save others from the horrors of addiction. May God wrap all of you in his loving embrace of comfort and strength.

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