Thomas E. McMahon

SARATOGA SPRINGS Thomas E. McMahon, 86, a longtime resident of Saratoga County, died Monday morning, November 14, 2005 at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, after an extended illness. Born in Mechanicville, June 21, 1919, son of the late Walter J. and Florence Timpane McMahon. He grew up and was educated in Mechanicville. During World War II, Tom served in the U.S. Navy as a chief yeoman. A noted jeweler with stores in Cohoes, Catskill and Mechanicville, he was a AGS registered jeweler and member of the American Gem Society and was a past president of the New York Retail Jewelers Assoc. Tom was proud of his years as the drummer of the former Royal Vagabonds. Tom had many interests which he shared with his wife Alice and family, including golf, skiing, thoroughbred horses and travel. His wife of 48 years, Alice Connors McMahon, died December 13, 1990. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Florence Kerls, Zita Coe and Grace Ahearn. Survivors include his daughters, Joanne (Wesley) Devoe of Ballston Lake, Zita Ryan of Saratoga Springs; sons, Walter J. McMahon, Joseph (Anne) McMahon and Michael (Rosemary) Kerls, all of Saratoga Springs; 13 grand and 15 great-grandchildren; also his brother, William and wife Lola McMahon of Ballston Spa; along with his many sisters and brothers-in-law; and a number of nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Assumption-St. Paul North Main Street Church. Burial with military honor at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a remembrance to the Residents Council, Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, would be greatly appreciated.