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John Mahoney Obituary

John "Jack" Mahoney

Passed into Heaven Dec 10, 2013 surrounded by his daughters. The son of Irish immigrant parents, Michael Mahoney and Catherine O'Rahilly, Jack was born Nov. 16, 1927, a 1st generation San Franciscan, very proud of his Irish heritage. Family was the center of Jack's life, 2nd only to love of God & Catholic faith.

Jack married his true love Rita Jan 27, 1951. Devoted to each other, they raised 7 children in SF, Sacramento, and Moraga. In retirement they relocated to Sherwood, OR.

Jack attended Most Holy Redeemer, SI, St. Joseph's Seminary and USF. He worked for McCoy Church Goods, becoming part owner before starting a successful insurance career.

Jack's Gaelic charm was infectious - he lit up a room by simply showing up. He loved "Irish Cousins Lunches" @ the UICC. His singing was legendary, he loved good jokes, stories & golf. His kind heart & affectionate nature were known to all. Chats with boyhood friends brightened his days. Devotion to weekly mass, the Blessed Sacrament & daily rosary remained until end of his life.

Devoted husband of Rita for 57 yrs; beloved dad of late Michael & John; survived by daughters Deb, Janet, Mary (John) Greathouse, Rita (Cliff) Mott and son Jim (Trish); brother of late Mary Flynn; cherished Grandpa to Scott, Jeff, Chris, Shannon, Mike & Kelli. His shining example of unwaivering faith in God, love, loyalty, forgiveness and hard work are his legacy.

All invited to attend Funeral Mass Dec. 16th @ 11 am, Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 7101 Verner Ave., Sacramento, CA. Donations may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Mahoney

15 Entries

January 12, 2016

DEAR DAD,

I LOVE YOU AND MOM SO MUCH AND THINK OF YOU STILL EVERY SINGLE DAY. CANNOT EVER GET OVER MISSING YOU BOTH...THERE'S A HOLE IN MY HEART.

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.
LOVE, DEB

Patti East-Miller

January 11, 2016

Uncle Jack, Loving and missing you here on earth. Whenever I see your smiling face I remember all the fun and laughter and love that always came with you. What a reunion it will be when I am called home. Love you!
p.s. thanks for sharing your tomatoes and mayo, no one else understands but I know you do...lol

January 12, 2015

Dear Dad,

It has been a year, 1 month and 2 days since you left us all. Dad, you and mom were so well loved and cared about by everyone that knew you both. You are still so well loved and will be missed always. I know that you are both in a better place, you are together and you are with God. Dad as we used to say "how good is that?"

Dad, you and mom were so kind and loving to everyone; the depth of my sadness at losing you both is indescribable. Dad, please know how much I did and will always love you and mom. You were the two most important people in my life. I just will not ever get over losing you both.

Go with God. Love to you and mom,
Your daughter Deb xoxoxoxo

Janet Mahoney

January 12, 2015

Thank you, Dad, for being the best dad in the world. And for the beautiful foundation of faith in God that you and Mom provided for us. I remember you kneeling at the foot of your bed, praying, every morning before work. And when we were old enough to go out the door to work, you always said "Keep the faith! And do nice work!" You modeled Christ-likeness in our lives, your entire life. I love that you are with Him now.

Thank you that your life allowed us to experience the fullness of God: faith, joy, peace, provision, miracles, generosity, forgiveness, hope. And most of all, LOVE. I will always love you, my sweet Jackie O'Shea. And til we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Linda Wandres

January 12, 2015

Dear Mahoney Family,
I was blessed to get to know John as the father of my great high school friend Janet. I was always so touched by his warmth and humor, his kind and level-headed nature, and his obvious faith. Having later married my husband, who had also been studying to be a priest before we were married, I learned the depth of John's commitment to his Catholic faith and the paths that he had chosen at various times in his life. John was a true man of God - of faith - and he was a true blessing to all who came into his life.

Patricia East-Miller

January 8, 2015

Not a day passes that I am not reminded of Uncle Jack. I see your wonderful smile and the gleem in your eyes. I hear one of your stories and smile because I feel your presence. I love you and hope to see you again. Patti

John and Laura Traverso

September 27, 2014

Dear Mahoney Family,
We came to know and love your father through his insurance business and have always regarded him as a man who possessed the highest level of ethics and integrity as well as someone with immense charm, wit and humor. It was such a pleasure to know whatever recommendation he made was always in our best interest. We feel blessed to have been part of his life, as he was certainly part of ours. He will be missed as a kind and dear friend.

David and Amy Cookson

March 19, 2014

For the soul of John Mahoney!
Pray for us, our beloved brother in Christ!

March 19, 2014

May God have mercy on this dear, holy man's soul. We loved having him (and his beloved wife) in our parish for the last chapter of their lives in Oregon. The pleasure and honor are all ours. We will miss him at St. Francis and Deb at daily Mass.
God love you Deb for the devotion and honor your gave your beloved father in the last five years of his life. Well done.
And well done to John, a faithful servant to God His Father and Creator.
The Mahoney's will be missed at St. Francis.
May God continue to abundantly bless you Deb and your family,
Amy and David Cookson

March 9, 2014

Dear Mahoney Family, How lovely to read about the long life of your father! We remember what fun it was to live next door to the lively Mahoneys! We also remember Jack as warm, fun, loving, and a great neighbor. Rick and I send our condolences and best wishes to Rita, and the rest of your family. Fondly, Janet and Rick Cronk

Anne Holman

January 17, 2014

I am lucky to have known you through my friend Deb, your daughter. A wonderful man who will be missed here on earth, and bring joy and laughter to everyone in heaven! - Anne

January 1, 2014

Dad, thank you for being the sweetest, dearest and most loving dad to me all of my life. There just aren't words to describe how deeply I feel the loss of you in my life. May God always and forever watch over you dad, Love Debxoxox

Patti East Miller

December 15, 2013

Uncle Jack, the most kindhearted and loving man I have ever had the great pleasure of having in my life and loving all my life. I am so happy to know you are In the arms of angels and in the presence of God.

December 15, 2013

Uncle Jack was a devoted family man and a great example of what it means to be a member of the Mahoney clan!He will be in my heart forever and the family in my prayers! your Godson Patrick Ellsworth and Family

Patti Allen

December 14, 2013

Many wonderful memories with Jack at home and at McCoy Church Goods. He was my hero growing up. Love to all of the family. Patti McCoy Allen

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