Lt. Col. Joseph Bernard Mahoney, Jr.'s Obituary
Lt. Col. Joseph B. Mahoney, Jr. (Retired) entered into eternal life on Monday, May 26, 2008. He was born March 1, 1938 in Springfield, MA to the late Joseph B., Sr. and Madeleine Rushford Mahoney. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marcia Moynahan Mahoney; four children: Peggy Mahoney Santry (husband Steve), J.B. Mahoney, III (wife Marie), Patrick Mahoney (wife Kathleen), Erin Mahoney Berrigan (husband Patrick); and one sister, Mary Lynne Farrell of Monmouth Beach, NJ.
His memory will live on through his 12 grandchildren: Kyle, Scott and Ryan Santry, Eric, Jessica and Ashley Mahoney, Patrick, Faith and Aidan Mahoney, Madeleine, Claire and Patrick Berrigan.
During his 21 year career as an Air Force command pilot, he flew the C-118 and the C-133 for more than 6,500 hours, including serving in the Vietnam War. For his service to the United States of America, he was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 1:00 PM from St. Jane de Chantel Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA 70420. A wake is scheduled at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Friday May 30, 2008 from 6-8:00 PM with visitation Saturday at the Church beginning at Noon. Private interment services and military honors at Biloxi National Cemetery will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of Lt. Col. Joseph B. Mahoney, Jr. (Retired) to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, Attn: Contributions, One Intrepid Square, West 46th St. &12th Ave., NY, NY 10036 or at www.fallenheroesfund.org.
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