William Mahoney Obituary

Mahoney, William J.

William J. Mahoney, U.S. Army Veteran, Retired CFD Lt., proud member of the B.O.B., passed away March 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Marie; Dear father of Tina (Chris) Merrill, William (Nancy) Mahoney, Richard (Danielle) Mahoney, and Amy Mahoney; Proud grandfather of Ryan and Patrick Merrill, Joseph, Daniel, Katie, Michelle, and Bill Mahoney, and the late Caitlin Cain; Fond uncle and cousin to many. William was an avid fisherman, loved to travel and read. He had an immaculate garden he was proud of. Not one weed could be found! He nourished his plants with tender loving care. He raised cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, lettuce radishes, melons and potatoes which were delicious. His friends would stop by daily with an empty bag to be filled with his tomatoes. Marie would help the orders. He was a steward for many years for his firefighters whom he respected and admired. Visitation Friday at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th St., from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. then procession to St. Christina Church, 3342 W. 111 th St., Chicago for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations to EMWQ, 20 s. Clark Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60603 or the Alzheimer's Association, www.alzfdn.org would be appreciated. For funeral info: (708) 422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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