Carol Mahony Obituary

Dear Mahony Family,



I am deeply saddend to hear of Carol's death. I remember the first time I was introduced to Carol. She had just returned from therapy and "Wow" did she light up the office! Carol had this aura that surrounded her of potitiveness. Towards the end of my sales career at Lucent, I was assigned to Carol's team - you see I was not the best sales person around ... and knowing that I probably would be leaving soon, our regional manager, John, assigned me to her team to see if she could turn things around. I had my mind set on leaving, but not before Carol had instilled in my mind that I could be a successful person. Now I sit here for a large financial instituion in lower Manhattan being a Director of IT!!?? Who would have thought that?? Every day I count my blessings, and I will forever keep Carol in my prayers. Thank you Carol for everything you have done for me.



Love,

Llanes

Dear Carol and Dick:



I am saddened at the loss of your lovely daughter. We know she is in a better place. May time help and the enjoyment of your new grandchild help heal the wound.



Love, Aunt Millie

To the Mahony's

From the Mahoney's -



We were so saddened to learn of Carol's passing. Being fellow parishioners, having the Mahony girls babysit for our kids, and having that SMC connection made Carol seem as part of our family.



While Carol will be missed by all, she shines in a much better place. Our condolences to the Mahony family.



The Mahoney's

Tom, Judy, Anne, Joe, Peter & Charlie

To the Mahony Family-

We were so saddened to here that Carol passed away. It was my privledge to have been a friend and classmate of hers from Benilde-St. Margaret's class of 85'.

This past weekend Cathy Kruse Kruth was in the Twin Cities and we had a mini BSM reunion. Cathy had said Carol knew we were gathering and said to say "Hi". We talked alot about Carol and looked though old yearbooks, of which cannot be opened without finding numerous pictures of Carol. She was involved in everything. She exuded enthusiasm and was a true inspiration to everyone lucky enough to meet her!

Sincere Sympathy to your family, Ruth(Ryan)and Sean Sullivan

Dear Mahony Family,

I was very sorry to hear the news of Carol's passing. I will always remember her beaming smile and positive outlook on life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mahony Family,



I am deeply saddened by the news of Carol Ann’s passing last week and would like to extend my sincerest condolences to the entire Mahony Family. Carol Ann and you all remain in my thoughts and prayers.



Carol Ann was the most incredible woman I have had the privilege and honor to know and love. She possessed such incredible integrity, character and will. Her charisma, engaging smile, and warm personality had the power to light up a room, winning people over immediately with her charm and great sense of humor.



I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to be part of Carol Ann's life. I will always cherish fondly my memories of her and the years we spent together in Chicago, and I will continue to look back longingly on our relationship. What I’ll remember most about Carol Ann was her courage, unflagging determination, passion for life, and deep devotion to family.



Carol Ann was a very special person and will be missed dearly. I truly loved her and she will always have a special place in my heart. I regret immeasurably letting so much time pass since I last saw Carol Ann and not being able to say goodbye to her.



Be assured that she has found peace in Heaven.



With deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences,

I just returned from a vacation visiting family to read the sad message of Carol's passing. I am saddened that we have lost such a vibrant person. Carol and I were diagnosed about the same time with different types of cancer. When we would see each other, we would hug and ask how we were each doing. I know her struggle and know she is in a better place and at peace. My sympathy and prayers to all who knew her.

Reading the loving memories of Carol are a true testament of the lives that she so dearly touched throughout her lifelong journey. I always knew Carol as a vibrant, spontaneous person that was up for anything. Her kindness, "sass", and all-around wonderful sense of humor will be dearly missed, but we know now, she is smiling down on all of us.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

To the family and friends of Carol:

I met Carol several years ago when I threw a theme party where you had to come dressed as your favorite emotion, phrase or cliche'. Carol came dressed as "i'm cute as a button" She was a real show stopper. I really enjoyed meeting and getting to know her.

I was sure sorry to learn of her passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Dear Dick and Carol,



We are so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Both my husband and I were part of the group that lived with Carol in Ireland in '86-'87. We had such a wonderful experience and we have such happy memories of Carol from that time. She will always be a part of the lives she touched. I will always remember her bright smile, her infectious enthusiasm, and her joy in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Cathy (Frank) and Mike O'Connell

SMC '89 and ND '89

Dear Dick and Carol



Our prayers and thoughts remain with Carol and you.

I remember Carol from grade school at Our Lady of Grace. She was a lot of fun and full of laughter back in a time before life got complicated.



BOO RADLEY! (it was an inside joke between me and Carol)

To Carol's Family: May you find joy and comfort in your many memories of Carol.



To Carol: May you finally find peace in your Heaven.



My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

I worked with Carol at AT&T/Lucent/Avaya for 10 years. I will always remember her as sweet, caring, determined, and full of life -- really a special person. I extend my sympathies to her family and those she touched.

Her vibrant Spirit lives, wholly and fully alive. I will always remember her laugh, especially over Domino's pizza late night in McCandless Hall on 5th floor. She will be missed and is loved in memory. Fondly, Kristine Kruczek Mains, SMC '89

Like so many others, I had the pleasure to work with Carol. In fact, she was my first manager at Lucent. I'll never forget the Cubs games, the scavenger hunts downtown, and the team lunches. Even when I was the only male on the team, she was thoughtful enough to buy me a more masculine holiday gift than what the women received.



It truly saddens me to think that such a special person would be taken from us so soon, but I have wonderful memories to last me.



She touched so many people, and the way she lived her own life should be an inspiration to all of us.

During one of the numerous recognition events that Carol attended, while working at AT&T/Lucent/Avaya, she entered a fun competition with several of her friends.



I remember it well because I also joined the competition. We all were to lip synch to a favorite sixties song. The wildest, craziest, most talented entry would win the prize. Our group did an Aretha Franklin number, another did a Mick Jagger/Rolling Stones act and there was a Michael Jackson presentation too. The hands down winner, however, was Carol's team, which presented Diana Ross and the Supremes doing "Stop in the Name of Love." Carol brought down the house with as accurate a duplication of Supremes dancing as was ever recreated.



At the time I did not realize how important that memory would become to me. But today, and forever, it will be how I choose to remember Carol. This so represented Carol and her character. In attendance at events recognizing top performers, which Carol always was--always ready to join in anything that would help bring a team closer together; always at the forefront of good clean fun. Years later as she waged her battle against her illness, she never lost an iota of her spirit for living.



She was an inspiration for all of us who were lucky enough to be part of her life.



I am glad I knew Carol.



Jim Seward

I am so sorry to hear about Carol. I worked with her at AT&T back in the early 90's and I will always remember her as an extremely happy, motivated person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.



Dennis Moran

Carol was a classmate of mine at SMC and i have such vivid memories of her doing all the things college kids do - going to dances, hanging out in the dorm, eating way too much at Saga, running around at ND football games and tailgaters. Carol always was smiling, laughing, and in the middle of all the fun. That is how i remember her. She is in a perfect place right now at last.



Katie McShane - SMC class of 1989

I remember Carol best at a time when she didn't have to be strong and courageous at St. Mary's College. Carol was FUN! I had more good times with Carol than with anyone. We danced, we laughed, and we were also very serious about school together. She loved Ireland and travel. She was a devoted friend and colleague. I could always count on Carol. She was also a devoted Catholic and Family member. Carol had so many qualities that I admire. She landed a great job at AT&T and was extremely successful. She moved around as the company changed. She stuck by her company and they stuck by her when she got ill—a small indication as to what a great worker Carol was. She lived an exemplarily life, volunteering at church, in community, fund-raising, and working on her condo-committee. I didn't know all that she did, but I know it was a lot. Chicago will miss a dedicated volunteer and I will miss a true friend.

Mahony Family-

I was fortunate to know Carol over the years at AT&T/Lucent/Expanets. I always enjoyed working with her as she constantly had a positive attitude and was someone I could always count on. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Carol will be missed dearly.

I was part of the team that welcomed Carol to AT&T following her graduation from St. Mary's. If you want to surround yourself with the very best people, how could you not feel fortunate to have Carol join you. She was-and always will be - a star!

Our prayers are with you as you celebrate this star.

Dear Mr.& Mrs. Mahony...

I worked for Carol several years and it was my big pleasure to help her.

Please accept my condolences for your great loss.

I am really sorry that last Tuesday, I had an opportunity to say to Carol how I loved her and I have not done it. I believe she knew it.



Carol was a beautiful person. She and both of you are in my Mom and mine thoughts and prayers as you have been for these past years and especially last days.



Be assuring that Carol finally found peace with Our Lord in Heaven.



Malgorzata Starewicz, Chicago, IL

Carol was the most courageous person that I have ever met. Her strength has inspired me every day to make the most of my life. I will be lucky to ever find such a person in my life again. With all of my love to her family, Sue Naiden

We are so sad to hear about Carol's death. We remember her ever-present smile, her kindness, her boundless enthusiasm and zest for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.



With love,



Joe and Sara Rogers (BSM '85)

Carol and the Mahony family:



My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I was aware of Carol's illness and admire her incredible courage and tremendous enthusiasm for life that she always had. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to be a peer of hers at AT&T/Avaya and will always remember her fondly as an extremely happy and generous person in all that she did. May she rest forever in peace-God Bless.



-Mike Bradtke

I worked with Carol briefly at AT&T...the last time I saw her was many years ago on an AT&T trip to Hawaii. I remember at that time being in awe of her courage and positive attitude. Although I did not know her well she left a lasting impression and I will always remember her beautiful smile, terrific sense of humor and her courage. I am saddened by this news and extend my deepest sympathies to your family. Carol and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.



Sincerely,



Ingrid Ferguson

Dear Mahony Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathy. Carol Ann and her family will remain in our prayers and thoughts.

Carol, Dick, Richard, Annie, Mary, Shiela,



I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you have been these past days and years! I am so very sad for all of you today. I remember all to well the terrible loss I felt losing my sister when she too was young. Carol was such a brave and courageous girl and taught all those who knew her about grace and courage and has left all of us with so many blessings. I cannot write anything to makes much sense right now but I do know that when I heard that Carol had died I felt a sense of peace knowing that she finally was in peace and in heaven!



We will be celebrating Bill (dad) Everett's 80th birthday together Saturday with John's entire family at a lodge in Northern Wisconsin. I am so sorry not to be at the funeral as that had been my plan all along. Please accept our apology and know that we will keep you all in our prayers.



Love to everyone and many blessings to your wonderful family



Mary Everett

My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol:



I have prayed for you and your family and I pray that you are finally at peace w/the Lord. He has been by your side this whole time and He is happy to have you at home with Him. I will continue to pray for your family and I will continue to pray for you. God Bless You.