John E. Mahoney

WORCESTER

John E. "Moe" Mahoney, 78, of 28 Royal Rd. died Monday, June 12, at home.
He leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Elizabeth (Byrne) Mahoney; four children, Kathleen F. wife of Dennis J. Dolan of Leicester, Deborah M. wife of Stephen H. Turner of Charlton; Patricia A. wife of Luis A. Diaz Jr. of Worcester and Stephen J. Mahoney of Worcester; twelve grandchildren, Melissa Maroney, Michael Dolan, Thomas Dolan, Timothy Dolan, Jennifer-Lynne Dolan, Ryan Turner, Kevin Turner, John Turner, Brian Diaz and Matthew Diaz Joshua Mahoney, Shawn Mahoney; three sisters, Gertrude Benoit of Worcester, Esther Keenan of Worcester and Patricia Mahoney of South Attleboro. Two sisters, Helen Andrews and Mildred Mahoney and a brother, William Mahoney predeceased him. He was born in Ayer son of William and Frances (Howe) Mahoney and attended Commerce High School and served in the US Army.
John worked for the Worcester Parks Dept. as a caretaker of Elm Park for many years, prior to that he worked at several Worcester manufacturing companies, most recently Parker Metal. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church and was a former coach with the Jack Barry Little League. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren, play cards, bowl and was an avid Red Sox fan.

The funeral will be held Thursday, June 15, from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10am in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday, June 14, from 5 to 8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church 1222 Main St., Worcester, 01603. For directions and online guest book www.callahanfay.com