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Edward Mahoney Obituary
12/18/1946 - 07/25/2013
Ed Mahoney left us, suddenly and too soon, on July 25, 2013. He was 66, at home in Pacifica. His wife of 32 years, Linda Cairo Mahoney, had been with him until shortly before he died. He leaves behind sons Josh Mahoney (Ellen), Dan Mahoney (Dianna Cavagnaro), and Thomas Graves (Mariel Gonsalves); granddaughter Sophia Rose Mahoney (born 7/12/13); brother John and sister-in-law Tita Mahoney and their large family; and numerous other relatives, in-laws, friends and associates. Those who died before him include, sadly, his grandson Tommy Graves, Jr. (Tomer).
Ed was proud of being a son of old Butchertown (now called Bayview). He was born in San Francisco 12/18/46, part of the first wave of Baby Boomers. His parents (father John and mother Lorraine) qualified him for membership in the huge Mahoney and Mooney clans at a time when family was everything. He grew up surrounded by aunts, uncles and cousins and remained in close and joyous contact with them his entire life-likewise the Cairo family, which he joined in midlife. He graduated from local schools, starting with Our Lady of Perpetual Help, top of the hill in Daly City. He was student body president at Archbishop Riordan High School, Class of 1965. He went on to get his bachelor's degree at USF. He always cherished his student years, which yielded many, many lifelong friendships.
After retiring from a long and successful career in the Safeway organization, Ed got the opportunity to return to his old schools and pursue a second career in school development. He took it enthusiastically, and threw himself into alumni relations, fundraising, community relations, etc., first for several years at Riordan and then for the last ten years at OLPH, the grammar school he had attended as a boy. At the time of his death, he was serving as Development Director of OLPH, hard at work on several projects.
All those who knew Ed will tell you that he was as sweet and big-hearted a man as ever walked the earth.
Observances will take place at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma (650) 755-0580. There will be a viewing Monday evening, August 5, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm. On Tuesday, August 6, there will be a viewing from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, with a vigil service at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the OLPH scholarship fund that Ed established in memory of his parents: Mahoney Family Scholarship Fund, OLPH Development, 80 Wellington Ave., Daly City, CA 94014.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Mahoney
Tom Marriscolo
July 23, 2024
As I attend Club 65 tomorrow I will think of Ed and all he accomplished for the class of 65. 11 years since his passing and he will never be forgotten. Ed had such a positive impact on so many people. A true Crusader. Thanks for your friendship and leadership.
Tom Marriscolo 65
Summer
April 25, 2023
I miss him so much
July 23, 2020
He was mr riordan. Class president. Great alumni work. Rest in peace
Tom Marriscolo
July 23, 2019
Gone but never forgotten. Club 65 is a real piece of your legacy.
roger mariani
August 6, 2013
i'm so sorry to hear about ed i just got back from vacation an received the call from ken owen my deepest condolences he was a great guy that always kept the class together i hope to see you all at the next 65 club dinner roger mariani
August 4, 2013
To Linda and the Mahoney family. I send you my deepest condolences with thoughts and prayers for you all. I went to O.L.P.H. with Ed Mahoney and I was in his graduating class of 1961. Ed was always the glue that kept us together after we graduated. He was always involved with our Class Reunions. I have nothing but wonderful, loving memories of Ed. He was the kindest, most compassionate, most fun loving, up beat and positive person I knew. You will be missed Ed and I know you hold a high rank in Heaven too. Margie Muela Eriksson
Bro. John Haster, SM
August 4, 2013
Thanks for all did for Archbishop Riordan High School. A great person.
Michael Willemsen
August 2, 2013
"Good Man Ed!" It is an honor and a privilege to have known you.
Mike Willemsen, Riordan, Class of 1965
August 1, 2013
Goodbye Cousin. We now have an angel watching over us down here.
Carol Mahoney
August 1, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 1, 2013
Ed's warmth, kindness, wisdom and wit can't come close to describing this fine man and truly valued friend...Irish to the core of his all-loving heart, and all-embracing in his friendship with the hundreds of lives he touched so deeply.
Joe Gordon (OLPH '59)
Jeffrey Milla Class of 73
August 1, 2013
My condolences to the Mahoney Family. I met Ed as a bag boy/clerk at safeway in Parkmerced in the 60's. My father trained him and Jerry Nolan. My father always said I should watch them and learn.Ed always had nice things to say about my father and the early days at Safeway. Ed spoke to me in 1968/1969 about attending Riordan. His comments led me to pick Riordan. He was a good man and someone I always looked up to.
August 1, 2013
Dear Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most challenging of times. Ed was the greatest of guys. I was a fellow member of the OLPH Class of 1961, and through Ed's efforts, so many of us remain close in spirit even now, 52 years after our graduation. Ed was an amazing, cheerful, generous person. He will be missed greatly, but his spirit will live on in the lives of those he touched.
Love,
Linda (Molini)Parini and Greg Parini
Annette Cardenti Bianco
July 31, 2013
So sorry to hear this. Last contacted him when he wrote that wonderful story of growing up on Shakespeare St for the OLPH newsletter. He will be missed very much.
Bob Darling
July 31, 2013
My condolences to his family. I remember Ed as a kind & fun person while I was at Riordan HS.
Bob Darling Class of 67
james Griffin
July 31, 2013
to eds wonderful family, ed was the nicest guy of the class of 1965, he always had a smile and a kind word for all of his classmates. he was our leader in school,with the club 65, and with the alumni assc.. the class of 1965 has lost one of its finest men. Mother Theresa said when she won the noble prize for peace "not everyone can do great things, but everyone can do little things with great love." She was speaking about lot of wonderful people,and she was speaking about Ed Mahoney. It was an honor and a priviledge to be his class mate and friend,I will miss him tremendously. May you rest in peace Crusader....
Maureen Maschinot-Gonzales
July 31, 2013
My sincere condolences to Ed's family. He was known for his big heart. He will be missed.
Brian King
July 31, 2013
May Ed rest in peace and may his family rejoice in knowing he had so many friends who loved and respected him. I did not know Ed, but as a Riordan graduate and a life long Catholic I am proud to have Riordan brothers like Ed who contributed so much to his
family, friends, school and church communities.Thank God for Ed and his commitment to living a great life.
Jim & Sylvia Garcia
July 31, 2013
We witnessed Ed & linda's union, as Linda's Aunt & Uncle our perspective incorporated an understanding of the change Ed's love & devotion brought to Linda. His patience, his understanding & his humanism nurtured Linda & I as Uncle Jim, received a sense of joy for Linda. I believe he brought forth the humility in all of us because of his kindness. We loved him & because of him, we will care more for one another. Thank you Linda for bringing Ed into our lives & we Love you.
Joanne Lujan
July 31, 2013
Dear Linda and family, I send my deepest regrets to you all. Eddie was always such a great spark of energy and light for all. When I think of summer in the Russian River Eddie always comes to mind. Touch football with the gang in the river and then the dance in Rio Nido at night. Aldean, Freddie, Mike, the Hooks, the Robinsons and Eddie, always laughing and having fun. The world will miss his big spirit of love and energy. He will always be in my prayers. God bless you with peace Linda. I will never forget your kindness to me when I, as well as you, were in great pain. love, Joanne
Bridget McKinstry
July 31, 2013
I am fortunate to have known Eddie as "Uncle Eddie" - through my best friend, his niece - Tita. Eddie's smile was infectious and he will be so greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Auntie Linda, the boys, and all who love him.
Kathleen Archambeau
July 31, 2013
Dearest John, Linda, Josh, Dan, Kaki and all the Mahoneys, Morans and those who loved Ed,
Ed was a prince of a man -- a gentleman with a bright wit and an easy smile for everyone. He embodied Irish Catholic sensibilities -- generosity of spirit and big-hearted embrace of life. He left us too soon. We will miss his joie de vivre, but will try to carry out his mission at OLPH by contributing to the Mahoney Family Scholarship and by reaching out beyond our small worlds to include everyone. Lots of love, Cousin Kathleen
Ginette O'Looney
July 31, 2013
My Deepest sympathy to Linda and the family.
Ed will be in my memory forever, for his infectious laughter and all the great time we shared.
Adieux Ed my very special friend.
Ginette
Rich and Mary Lucett
July 31, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. Ed's legacy will be the memories of his friendliness and character.
Tom and Rose Cavagnaro and family
July 30, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to Linda and Mahoney family. We are very blessed to have met Ed even for a short time. Pls be assured of our prayers and Masses offered for his eternal repose and for the consolation of his family. "Eternal rest grant unto Ed O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him, may he rest in peace.Amen."
July 30, 2013
Our prayers are with Linda and Family. A true Gentleman and friend who always had a big smile and handshake. Ed is in a better place and our community will miss his presence. Ruben Nunez'82 and family.
July 30, 2013
Great guy,true gentleman. Was privileged to meet him through O.L.P.H. developement
.Though much younger than us, he attended our clas reunions at Nick's Rockaway. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sincerely, Betty (Curtin) Cutietta '48
ed murtha 67
July 30, 2013
Dear family..first met ed when he was a ourtesy clerk at safeway in parkmerced.
he and gerry nolan were working there. he was the friendliest of guys .riordan is losing one of its best
Tom Marriscolo
July 29, 2013
I feel so fortunate to have known Ed since our days at Riordan. Ed was always the person who reached out to everyone and tried to keep everyone together.
My deepest sympathies to Linda and the family on their loss.
I will cherrish the many memories that Ed has left me with. I know he is up above organizing some special event.
Rest in peace my friend
Archbishop Riordan High School
July 29, 2013
The faculty, staff and students of Archbishop Riordan High School send their deepest sympathy to the Mahoney Family. Our fellow Crusader will forever be in our prayers.
July 29, 2013
Linda and Family....we will cherish the many memories of Ed. We were blessed to have him as our friend for so many years.
Larry and Betty Tomsic
Bill McKeon
July 29, 2013
Ed was the 'best man" among us in the class of '65 - ask anyone!
It was an honor to know him and my thoughts are with his family.
July 29, 2013
Dear Linda, John and the Mahoney
Clan,
I am very sorry for the loss of Eddie. He was a wonderful cousin and person and I am grateful for being able to see him most recently at Mike Moran's St. Patrick's Day celebration. He always made an effort to gather together the Moran, Mooney and Mahoney families at Virginia's in either Saratoga or Santa Cruz during the summer.
God bless Eddie and you and let her hold us in the palm of her hand.
Love,
Michelle (Mickey)Whitsitt/Archambeau/Moran
Ken Owen
July 29, 2013
I will truely miss a great friend from the past. He was always there for you, you could not ask for better. Cared so much for his friends and old school mates.We also had many many laughs working in the "coke room" at Kezar. Club 65 will never be the same without him. I miss him already
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