Daniel A. McMahon

Daniel A. McMahon, 90, of Syracuse, was reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Kenney McMahon, in heaven on March 13, 2026. Dan was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, friend and colleague. He is survived by his three children: Daniel G. McMahon, Elizabeth (Mark) McMahon Walton, and Carmen McMahon, eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Margaret Fredenberg, Edward (Frances) McMahon, and Dorothea (Thomas) Harblin, many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and godchildren. Dan is predeceased by his wife, Mary and brother, Gerald V. McMahon.

Dan was born on January 10,1936 to the late Gerald and Mary Downes McMahon in Syracuse, NY. He was a devoted and loved lifelong parishioner of The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter. Dan graduated from LeMoyne College and Syracuse Law School. He served in the US Air Force and co-established the successful law firm of Davoli, McMahon, & Kublick, PC.

Family was the most important thing in Dan's life. He enjoyed his summers on Lake Opinicon in California, Ontario, Canada with his wife, children, and siblings. There he enjoyed fishing, biking, boating, and visiting with friends and relatives. He was a strong kayaker as well, which he continued to do until the summer before his death.

Calling hours will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Butler-Badman Funeral Home, 4504 W, Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY 13215. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter or Francis House.