Brian Mahon Obituary

MAHON, Brian, 54, of Tampa, died May 21, 2004 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa. He was born in New York City, N.Y., and came to Florida from New York City in 1989. He was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Tampa, was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam, and was a member of the Vietnam Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Mahon of Tampa; son, Ryan Mahon of Palm Harbor; daughters, Janine Mahon of Orlando, and Brianne Mahon of Palm Harbor; step daughters, Melissa and Shelly Ramirez of Tampa, Kasey Williamson of Louisa, Ky., and Terry Walters of West Fork, Ark.; grandson, Destin Ramirez of Tampa; sister, Donna Dallacco of Davie, Fla.; brother-in-law, Henry Dallacco of Davie, Fla.; brother, Dennis Mahon of Lakewood, N.J.; sister-in-law, Mary Mahon of Lakewood, N.J.; nephew, Michael Dallacco of Davie; and his dog, Heidi. National Cremation Society

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Published by TBO.com on May 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Mahon

15 Entries

nappy

June 23, 2004

brian and i were close we were n.y. soul buddies lots of LAUGHS!! miss him daily luv ya

Melissa Ramirez

June 22, 2004

Brian was not my father but he was my daddy. He cared about me and took care of me. I will never forget anything he did for me. I will never forget him. I'll miss him even though I know he's still with me forever.

Liz McFarland

June 22, 2004

I worked with Brian at the Hilldale Post Office. I met him about nine years ago. We worked in the same little cubby hole. He was always so funny. He had us in stitches all the time. How he loved his children!! Always brought in pictures of them to show us all. He was a very proud father.

Susie Conner and I loved to hug Brian every norning. Not only was he a great hugger, but he always smelled so goooood.

He was a wonderful person, kind and generous. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have

known him.

Betty Bachman

June 15, 2004

Brian was a very easy person to love. He was one of the most caring persons I have ever known.

One of my special recollections would be the time Theresa moved from her old home to West Chase. Brian was at our side constantly, lifting heavy things and working hard the whole time. I really enjoyed working with him that weekend. Another time was when my 80 year old sister was beaten and robbed in Northdale, Carrolwood. Four men aimed to kill her and almost succeeded. After spending five days in the hospital, she came to my home to recuperate. About the same time, I became ill and we both had high fevers and could not care for ourselves. Brian and Theresa were both right there, taking care of us all day long. Brian was very compasionate and caring.

When Brian became my son-in-law, the love was already there, like he had always been my son-in-law. He will always be remembered that way.

I look forward to seeing Brian in the Paradise earth promised by God. Psalms 37:11,29.

Love, Mom

Kathy Diers

June 9, 2004

I did not know Brian that well but I have been touched by what I have read in the guest book . Theresa , you and your family are in my prayers. God Bless you , Kathy

David Bachman

June 4, 2004

The Hole

Although we only knew Brian for too short of a time, we came to realize how unique and personable a soul that he was. Brian is one of the types of people who come along so very seldom in life, that when we lose them, a huge hole is left in our lives. But as we stop to reflect on that loss we understand that the hole is filled with the wonderful persona that he was. The beautiful thoughts that fill the hole are thoughts of love and the deep concern Brian had for every person he met and cared for. These are things noone can take away from us nor can they be lost, for these feelings of love and warmth, trust and caring, are deep inside each and every person who let Brian come into their life.

Not Gone

Never Forgotten

Just M.I.A.

Connie,David,Jason Bachman

June 4, 2004

Brian was a special man because he made Theresa happier than we've ever seen her. We wish we could have known him better. David was getting so close and really enjoyed their "biker" discussions. He seemed to instantly fit into our family and treated us as if he had known us all his life. I'll never forget the last time I saw him at Nanie's he gave me a hug and told me he loved me. That's how I (connie) want to remember him. I was glad I got to say goodbye to him at the hospital and hold his hand. Even if he couldn't hear us we talked to him and let him know we were there and loved him and we will be here to watch over Theresa. Our prayers are with you always and we're here for you whenever you need us. Love Always, Connie Jason and baby brother David

Theresa Mahon

June 3, 2004

What I wanted to say at Brian's Memorial service... Yes, Brian experienced the Viet-Nam war and yes it caused him inner turmoil over the years upon returning home from that country. But he was working on that healing from within and making great strides in a positive direction. Yes, Brian had inner conflicts because of Viet-Nam, but they weren't destroying his quality of life.

The issue this evening is focusing on Brian - a great man, a great husband, a great father, a great brother, a great uncle and a great friend. I'm sure I won't have the details exact and his brother Dennis could tell us more exactly, but Brian told me of a childhold incident that occurred at breakfast time. Brian had a bow & arrow toy and while horseing around it went off and traveled out their kitchen window, across the alley and into the adjacent building, and then planted itself firmly into that family's breakfast table. Brian's sister, Donna always said she knew Brian was Mom's favorite because when he got into trouble (and he got into trouble a lot) he could always soothe Mom over by making her laugh.

A recent incident regarding Brian and I occured just last month. My family planned and prepared a dinner party in honor of our marriage. It was small - at my Mom's home. My aunt lives near Brian and I and needed a ride. When we picked her up, she let us know that she had difficulty riding in the back seat of cars. So Brian said, "No problem, you sit in the passenger seat next to me". Little did we know that my nieces were going to decorate the car and write messages on the windows to make everyone notice us! It worked, but remember, I was in the back seat. The entire hour drive home people were blowing their horns and waving at Brian and his 80-year old "Bride". Some even shouted, "You go girl!" to my aunt. We laughed so hard and naturally Brian hammed-it-up to bring on more attention!

Brian was a great father, as everyone can see the sorrow and loss that these three beautiful children are going through. Not only them, but my children are suffering greatly, as well. They had a relationship and a special bond with Brian, closer than with their own father. And Brian was Destin's "Poppy" - the only male figure in his life. They rode bikes together, took walks together, went camping and had their "fussy times" too.

Brian was my one and only "soul mate". We just connected to each other. Our thoughts and words clicked. We would even bump into one another because at the same moment we would both get up to do the same thing. This was a daily occurence, not just occassionally, but all the time. I'm going to miss him so, so much.

And now what I would like, is the focus to be on Brian. I want to hear all the things you remember about Brian so we can honor him this evening.

Peggy Munoz

May 30, 2004

People go thru many things in life. Some good some bad,some life changing. Brian had overcome many things, most none of us will ever know. Yet He was always there when someone needed him. Not just his family & friends but anyone he saw in need. Thank You Brian, Thank You for Loving My Family! You were a Great Husband,Father,Poppy& Freind. We can all learn a lot from You. We Love You & Miss You !

Jordan Munoz

May 29, 2004

We love you and Miss you. I loved playing with you Destin , and Heidi. You were a great Poppy!!!

Jeremy Dennis

May 28, 2004

Although I never met Brian, my father, Ray Dennis and Uncle, Billy Dennis talked very highly of him. From a friend you never met, and to a friend I never saw you will be missed but not forgotten.

Judy McHugh

May 28, 2004

Brian will be missed very much and always remembered with a smile. It does not take very long to get to know the really special people.

Kristi McHugh

May 28, 2004

Although Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. You are in our prayers!

Destin Ramirez

May 27, 2004

I miss you Poppy. Heidi misses you too. I will always love you.

Erin & Matthew Dennis

May 25, 2004

Our thoughts & prayers are with you.