Mark Francis Mahoney

Mark Francis Mahoney, a man whose life was defined by service, faith, and unwavering devotion to others, passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 70. He died surrounded by his family after years of courageously facing two rare neurodegenerative diseases.

Mark's faith in God was the foundation of his life. He lived with humility, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to putting others before himself. In the first half of his adult life, he served as a Pararescueman in the United States Air Force, living fully by the motto "That Others May Live." During his years of service, he saved dozens of lives, helped deliver two babies, and found deep camaraderie among his pararescue brothers. He took great pride in advancing the career field and supporting those who served alongside him.

Mark's dedication to service extended most profoundly to his family. He taught his children through quiet, consistent acts of love-coaching their sports teams, joining them on mission trips, engaging in thoughtful conversations, and cherishing the simple joy of being together. He adored his wife, Jennifer, whom he lovingly called "my beautiful bride" and "gorgeous" throughout nearly forty years of marriage.

After retiring from the military, Mark earned a master's degree in information technologies and embraced this new chapter as another opportunity to serve. A lifelong learner, he continually sought to grow in knowledge and understanding.

In all aspects of his life, Mark gave his very best, often without acknowledging the sacrifices he made along the way. He was deeply committed to his health and well-being, completing his final marathon at age 50. In his 50s, he chose to stop drinking alcohol and remained sober for the rest of his life.

Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer; his children, Dianne Saison (Georges), Garett Mahoney (Natalie), and Colton Mahoney; and his cherished grandchildren, Kiersten and Georges. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Marguerite.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to CurePSP (Website: CurePSP - Home) to support awareness and research for rare neurodegenerative diseases, or to the Alzheimer's Association in recognition of the visual variant.