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Andrew Mahoney Obituary
NORTH GRAFTON - Andrew Jack Mahoney, 5, of North Grafton died in a tragic accident on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was a kindergarten student at North Grafton Elementary School.
Andrew was the youngest of 3 children, the "baby" of the family. He was a precious son and brother to his parents, Patrick and Gina, and to his sisters Emilia (11) and Lila (8).
Andrew loved playing with his family and friends. Some of his favorite activities consisted of playing soccer and tee ball, as well as doing puzzles and playing games on his Wii. Andrew especially loved super heroes and spent much time role playing as Spider-Man or the Hulk.
Although kindergarten was still brand new to him, Andrew embraced it without hesitation. With the help of his nurturing teachers, Andrew was learning to write and to read simple stories. He was extremely proud of himself, as we all were, and always will be.
In addition to his immediate family, Andrew is survived by his maternal grandparents, Peter and Marie (Niro) Tosches of Milford, MA and paternal grandmother, Frances (Hanley) Mahoney of Salem, MA; also his great-grandmother, Marie (Fusco) Hanley of Medford, MA, as well as a beloved aunt, Christina Tosches of Milford, MA. During his life he was surrounded also by many great aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, all of whom loved him dearly.
All are welcome to gather with Andrew's family for calling hours on Tuesday, October 4th from 4:00-7:00PM at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. North Grafton, MA 01536. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 5th in St. Mary's Church, 17 Waterville St., Grafton at 10:00am. He will then be laid to rest at Pine Grove Cemetery in North Grafton. Donations in Andrew's memory may be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/2rpnayes. Please visit an online guestbook to share a memory of Andrew or message of sympathy with his family at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Mahoney
Paulo Valentino Colon
October 12, 2022
Hello, my name is Paulo Valentino Colon, It Has Been 6 years since I lost my best friend Andrew, I remember the great times we had swimming in silver lake and trick or treating. He was always smiling, always happy, a good friend, I considered him family, you are forever in my heart and my thoughts and prayers I miss you more than anything Andrew and I would do anything to laugh together like we used to.
Janice Carlson
October 5, 2016
So truly sorry for your loss, may God wrap his loving arms around you. Many prayers being offered for you and your family.
God bless,
J. Carlson
October 4, 2016
I have no idea of what you must be feeling. So sad and senseless to lose a child. My thoughts and prayers to you all. So very, very sorry for your loss.
A Gramma from Hopedale
Roger and Brenda Zaleski
October 4, 2016
We would like to express to the family of Andrew Mahoney our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Nancy Jane
October 4, 2016
I am reading this sad notice here in Florida...and I feel your pain and heartache all the way down here. I can only imagine you want to wake up from this nightmare ...I am praying for you all to comfort in Jesus. Your days and nights will be long with so many unanswered questions. I pray that GOD wraps his arms around you all and holds you close to him
Pauline Joncas
October 4, 2016
No words can bring you comfort at this difficult time. I will be devoting my rosaries to you and your family that our Blessed Mother hold your angel in her arms until you can all be together again. May God's miraculous healing power bring you peace and mercy in your grieving and when missing your son. The Joncas Family from St. Mary's Parish.
A Mom
October 4, 2016
Rest in Peace ~ sweet angel.
October 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Cheryl Mahoney
Ken,Tracy,Chaz and Hazel Wood
October 4, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences
October 4, 2016
With Love and Prayers for Andrew and his loving family, A Mom and Grandmother
Deneen family
October 4, 2016
I have no words. Peace and love to you Gina and your family.
A mom
October 3, 2016
You are all in my thoughts and in my heart.
Wil Guglielmello
October 3, 2016
To the Mahoney family my thoughts, and prayers are with you.
A Mom
October 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the Mahoney family. A beautiful little boy taken far too soon, may Andrew be your guardian angel forever and always.
Laura Cullity
October 3, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you both and the girls during this unimaginably heart breaking time.
A Gram & Mom
October 3, 2016
Little Angels - Unknown
"When God calls little children to dwell with Him above,
We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love.
For no heartache compares with the death of one small child
Who does so much to make our world, seem wonderful and mild
Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold,
So He picks a rosebud, before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but few
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye."
So when a little child departs, we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find."
My thoughts & prayers are with you all. The most difficult thing you will ever have to do is bury your child. There is no greater pain... I know first hand, I buried my chid too. May happy memories eventually bring you all some peace. May his memory be eternal. R.I.P. Andrew,may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Fly high with the Angels!
The Warshaw family
October 2, 2016
Matthew, you will forever be in our prayers.
October 2, 2016
A mom
Gary Beauchamp
October 2, 2016
Your Friends At The Grafton Public Library, Remember & Honor, A Special 'Little Man'.....Eternal Peace Dear Andrew, Eternal Peace.....
A grandmother
October 2, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. May you somehow find the strength to get through the days ahead. May god hold your son in the palm of his hand. Deepest sympathy to all.
A Mom
October 2, 2016
There are no words that I could say that could make this tragedy any more bearable. But as Mom, I am truly so so sorry for your loss. I hold you and your family so close to my heart and prayers.
October 2, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Many prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Peace and Blessings
A Mother and Grandmother
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 19:14
A Mom
October 2, 2016
God needed a new angel and he picked you. You will remain in the hearts of all that knew and loved you. Watch over them and help them deal with their loss. Let them know that you are gone for now but will all be together again. Tell them that you are okay and in time they will be able to smile when they think or talk of you. A beautiful boy that never should have gone before them. My thoughts and prayers for you Andrew and for all that you left behind. Until we meet again.....
October 2, 2016
We are so sorry for your family for this tragic loss. Prayers for you. Shrewsbury
A Grandmother
October 2, 2016
Heartbreaking
October 2, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss ~ A Mom
JOSEPH R DIVIRGILIO
October 2, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
A DAD
October 1, 2016
Lord, please hold Andrew close to your heart. WE all love you Andrew.God Bless your family.
Jackie Barrera
October 1, 2016
Pat, Gina, and family : We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your family. May God bless you all & comfort you in the days ahead. You are constantly in our thoughts . Jackie & Luis
October 1, 2016
SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR BABY.MAY HE REST IN ETERNITY FOR EVER AND EVER.
A MOM
Every Parent ~
October 1, 2016
Lord,
Andrew's family wanted to hold him
on their laps
and tell him about You.
Will You please hold Andrew
on Your lap
and tell him about them?
a mother
October 1, 2016
one of God's Angels may his memory be eternal
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