Thomas Mahoney Obituary

Thomas was a classmate of mine at St. Patrick HS in Chicago. We graduated in 1966, and the attached photo is his Senior Portrait photo from the 1966 Shamrock Yearbook. I have read all of the memories about Thomas that others have posted. One person mentioned Thomas being involved in activities at Jefferson Park in Chicago. Another 1966 St. Pat's graduate - Patrick Doran (also deceased) and I played baseball and basketball at Jefferson Park for our JHS years, and I wonder if our team played Tom's team. Thomas was a *very* active student at St. Pat's. He was on the football team for all four years there, was a Homeroom Officer, a member of the Benildus and Monogram Clubs, the Student Council, and the St. Pat's Track Team.

I did not know until today that Tom had returned to St. Pat's and taught there for so many years. He was a great guy, all of his fellow students knew, liked, and respected him, and he will be missed by his surviving classmates.

Dear Mahoney Family,

My name is Patrick Barrett. I just found out now that Mr. Mahoney had died. I was a student of his at St. Pat's. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss. He was a really nice man. I'm sorry I didn't find out until now. I hope you and your family will be alright.

Karan:
You and I first met when Tommy, you and I worked at Gingiss Tux Rental in the Loop.I was in Law School at DePaul, and Tommy was an undergrad.

As you know, Tommy's mother Anna Marie and my mother Annabelle were first cousins.
The Thiess's and Mahoney's would get together once a month al least and have great times laughing and eating.

My condolences to you, Eileen. Joe and all the Mahoney's.
I loved Tommy like a brother.
Dave Thiess

Dear Mahoney Family,
I worked with Tom for 10 years at St. Patrick. He was always very welcoming, especially to new teachers. He was someone who could always point a "rookie" in the right direction. We always joked together about his college graduation class ring, in that it was from 1970, when I was born. We had great laughs together which I will never forget. I wish you all God's peace and hold you in my prayers.

Thanks for all the happy memories, Tom, from working on Guys & Dolls together to sharing a laugh at our doorways during change of classes. You have always been a caring, supportive friend. Enjoy your new life. My sincere condolences Karan, the 2 Joes, & all the Mahoney family. John Wenglinski

Dear Karan and family, So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Remember fun times at I.C. Athletic meetings. Tom knew how to get the job done. He had a big heart and was always a true gentleman. Our sincere sympathies to all. Carm and Mike Perrone and family

Tom Mahoney...met Tom through my father and what a teacher,friend,and all around family man that you will ever meet...God Speed Tom...and say hello to my old-man and Curtin up there.

When I was young, I remember Tom coming to save us from the local thugs in the locker room at the Jefferson Park gym. I was never so happy to see Joe's brother. Throughout the years, Tom always had time to spend with me when we would meet at Babe's and have a beer. He never criticized; only expressed concern and would laugh a laugh that was unique to himself. I will miss that laugh and all that went with it. Know that Tom is at peace and no one ever dies when they are loved. Thanks for everthing, Tom.

Jerry Schwind

Mr. Mahoney was a great man and I feel lucky that I was able to have a class with him. While he did not say much, I had great respect for him. Prayers are with him and his family.

Sometimes,with luck,we find the kind of true friend that appears only once or twice in a lucky lifetime,one that will winter us and summer us,grieve,rejoice and travel with us.Barbarba Holland
Tom was one of those friends to my father. That friendship lives on with Eileen and I.What a loss of a very special man. We will miss you Uncle Tom. May you Rest In Peace.

Sometimes,with luck, we find the kind of true friend that appears only once or twice in a lucky lifetime, one that will winter us and summer us,grieve,rejoice and travel with us. Barbara Holland. Tom Mahoney has been that once in a lifetime friend to my father. That friendship has carried on with myself and Eileen. I am so sorry for the loss of one very special man. Uncle Tom we will miss you. Peace and comfort is what I pray for. Love you.

Mrs. Mahoney and family,
I am very sorry for your loss of Tom. I have wonderful memories of the good times I had with Tom back when we were kids on the westside of Chicago.Resurrection school,Lexon little league,playing games in the alley behind his house on Gladys Ave. Tom was always fun and a good friend.May God bless you and your family.

Mrs. Mahoney and family
I am very sorry for your loss of Tom. I had many good times with Tom back on Gladys Ave. when we were kids. He was always fun to be with. God bless you all.

My deepest sympathy to Karan and family. I have very many fond memories of Tom who became one of my best friends in our freshman year at St. Pat's. Tom and I hung out a lot in high school and years afterwards. I got to know his family well and many of his friends in his parish. Along with some other friends, he encouraged me to play football at St. Pat's. Whenever we saw one another later in life, Tom was always gracious, kind, and genuinely concerned about me and my life. He was a great guy and athlete. He loved his family deeply (I remember the fight he had sticking up for little brother Joe in pick up basketball at St. Pat's) and St. Pat's. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Rich Sebastian

My deepest sympathy go out to the Mahoney family today. I had the great opportunity of having Mr. Mahoney as my business law teacher at St. Pat's. He was certainly a class act and a funny guy. No SHAMROCK will ever forget him.

St. Francis De La Salle...Pray for Us

Live Jesus in Our Hearts........Forever

On day one of Freshman football, Coach Mahoney looked us in the eyes and shared a simple fact. He said that if we stick-it-out, our experience will allow us to meet friends that we will hold dear for the rest of our lives.
How profound and true that statement was and I'll never forget it !
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Mahoney family at the difficult time of loss.
May Coach Mahoney's soul rest in peace.
John Pfeiffer '76.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Karan, Eileen, Joe and the entire Mahoney family. What a great man! We will always cherish the many great memories Tom gave us. Tom's wit, smile, laugh, and love of life will be missed. We were honored to know Tom. God bless.

Anita & family
I'm so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. I remember many days laughing in the Mahoney household and Tommy always making me laugh the most. Please know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Fr. Dan Thiess, C.M. (cousin) St. Louis

To my Godfather Thomas Mohoney,
You will always have a special place in my heart. I will miss you.
Love your Goddaughter,
Linda

To My Godfather Tom Mahoney,
You will always be in my heart forever.
Love Linda

Karen, Anita, Joe, Margie, & family;

Please accept my sincere condolences. Tom will be so missed. I will keep fond memories of him from Newland Street, I.C., St.Pat's,Gingiss,the parties and picnics, Cubs & Bear games, and some the places we stopped at over the years. Tom & I took the Real Estate course together and he and I drove down to McCormick Place to take the test. He really made the most of that pursuit. As he stated on his real estate web-site, he was an "All-Chicago-Kind-of Guy." He really was. Please take care during this difficult time.

Husband, father, grandfather, brother son, and teacher; Tom fulfilled all of these roles with style, grace and accomplishment. He was a credit to his faith as well as his family.


The Irish, as you well know; never say "goodbye" to those they love and care for, but rather "till we meet again" in the sincere belief they will continue to seek out each other's company. So our faith and our desire as well as our ancestry tell us this is just "till we meet again".

May God bless you,

Bonnie and Bob

P.S. Joe would be so proud I got this "report" in on time!

Robert E. Shanahan

Eileen;
My deepest condolences. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family through this difficult time. I know exactly what you are going through. He will be missed. God Bless.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We have lost one of our best friends and the hole that has been left in our hearts will be hard to mend. We remember the good times we had at the farm, at family get-togethers, at corned-beef and cabbage nights and the love and fun that our children shared with Eileen and Joe. May you rest in peace, pal.

To Karen, Eileen, Joe, and their spouses -

Tom will be sorely missed by us - his laughter, his goodness, his bear hugs, his being there at our get togethers, his delight in family and friends...his jitter-bugging, just him....his passing has left a sore part in our hearts....one of our group is now going to have to take care of watching over the rest of us down here until we can all be together again:)
Our love,
Sal and Pat Cirrincione

Karen, Joe and Eileen,
Tom was a great guy. I loved his many stories, his great sense of humor and most of all, his loyalty. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you through this diffucult time. He will be missed by many. God Bless.

The world has lost a great teacher. I have many fond memories from Mr. Mahoney's Business Law and Typing classes at St. Pat's. May the Mahoney family find comfort in your memories during this sad time.
Larry Steiner '77

The Mahoney Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Tyler & Tina(Wessel) Thurke

Hello Mahoneys,

I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. He is very very missed. But, think about all the amazing Mahoneys that he is with now!

Love and prayers,
Mary Cummings

Hello Mahoneys,

I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. He is very missed. But, just think of all the amazing Mahoneys that he is with now!

Love and prayers,
Mary Cummings

Karen, Joe, and all of the Mahoney Family--

A great colleague and wonderful friend! It was always a pleasure to be with him--in the Faculty Room for a coffee and chat or a pub for a brew and laughs. He will be missed!

My prayers for the entire Mahoney family in this time of sadness. As for Tom, he doesn't need my prayers. I am sure he is "up there" right now having a cold one with Dennis Miller and a few of the other lads. God be with you all!

May I offer my deepest sympathy, from the McHugh family. God Bless, you are in our prayers.

My sympathies to the Mahoney family. Tom was a classmate at St. Pat's and a good friend over the years. His devotion and contributions to the school over the years are remarkable. He'll be sorely missed.

Hi to all the Mahoney's.
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I loved him very much. I know he is in heaven with all the clan. I will always remember him and his smile. Those were the days when Margie, Anita, Joey and Tom all gathered at their house for supper on Sundays. I and Margie playing downstairs and Dave, Tom, Joey and Anita sharing laughs up stairs. Karen, always know that Tom is still with us. He might be sharing a pint or two with his dad,Joe, Dave and Annabelle, but his memory will always remain with us. Love to all. Beth Ann

Hi to all the Mahoney's.
I am so sorry to hear about Tom. I loved him very much. I know he is in heaven with all the clan. I will always remember him and his smile. Those were the days when Margie, Anita, Joey and Tom all gathered at their house for supper on Sundays. I and Margie playing downstairs and Dave, Tom, Joey and Anita sharing laughs up stairs. Karen, always know that Tom is still with us. He might be sharing a pint or two with the McHughs, Gallaghers and Thiess', but his memory will always remain with us. Love to all. Beth Ann

Karen,Joe,and Eileen. Our deepest sympathies at this time of your sorrow. Tom was a dear and truley outstanding friend and will be missed by all. Mr. & Mrs. John D. Wessel

Eileen and Family,
As a long time friend of Tom - I and my friend Dennis Miller always enjoyed the St. Pats Corn Beef Dinners and having a beer together and talking sports, etc. A great guy who will be missed and loved by many
Mike Purcell - Park Ridge

To Karen and the Mahoney family!
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and the family. Tom was my real estate mentor. We worked together many years. He was exceptional; instilled in me a great work ethic and commitment. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow.
Val and Modris Galenieks

Eileen and family- we send our deepest sympathies to the entire Mahoney family. I know your Dad will be truly missed. His spirit will live on through you and his grandchildren. You have made him PROUD!!!! Love, Michelle Mander and Family

Eileen and family- we send our deepest sympathies to the entire Mahoney family. I know your Dad will be truly missed. His spirit will live on through you and his grandchildren. You have made him PROUD!!!! Love, Michelle Mander and Family

I am a graduate of 2007 and had the honor of having Mr. Mahoney as an instructor several times. He was always willing to go out of his way for a student and more often than not, that student was me. No one can fill his shoes. A true loss. My condolences to the Mahoney family.

Hey Joe, Marge, and Anita,
Wish I could be there with you all. Tom was exceptional and always had fun when I stayed there. I'll never forget his laugh. Give my best to Karen and the family.
Love you all,

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anita, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. We shared so many good times at DePaul. Tom was great to be with and always found a way to cheer you up with his great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mrs. Mahoney, Eileen, Joe and families,
I am so sorry for loss. Mr. Mahoney was a wonderful man. I know he impacted many lives as a teacher. I will always remember how proud he was watching Joe play football. May the good memories and stories you have give you comfort during this difficult time.

Anita and Family...What a very sad time for all of you. My condolences to all of you and especially to Tom's wife and children.

My deepest sympathy to the Mahoney family. Tom was my business law teacher at St. Pat's many years ago. I graduated in 1976. Many things about law he taught still come to mind even today. He was one of those people you would never forget. May his soul rest in peace.

My deepest condelences to the Mahoney family. Tom was one of the best. He always had a big smile, warm hug and the most sincere welcome whenever I saw him. He was so dearly proud of his family and St. Pats. I know that heaven is a bit brighter with Tom there. You are in our prayers.