1940
Edward
2015
Edward L. 'Moe' Mahoney
May 21, 1940 — July 5, 2015
Biography
WEST BOYLSTON - Edward Leonard "Moe" Mahoney was born at home on May 21, 1940 in Leominster to Edward A. Mahoney of Williamstown and Katherine (Bird) Mahoney of Fair Haven, VT. Ed’s older sister, Elizabeth Ann Somma predeceased him in 1993. Ed was a 1958 graduate of Leominster High School, where he was a three sport letterman in football, basketball, and track. He was a proud Crusader--a 1962 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where he was deputy commander and in the color guard for the Air Force ROTC. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force. In 1963, Moe married the love of his life, Maureen "Moe" McManus of Fitchburg. They began their nearly 50-year journey together by driving cross country to Tucson, Arizona, where Ed was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Moe and Moe later moved to Worcester and West Des Moines, Iowa before settling in West Boylston.
Moe was a systems analyst for many companies before he began to work for himself. Though he was talented at his profession, it never defined him. Moe had a courageous commitment to his family and community. An original do-it-yourselfer, Moe founded A-1 Tool Repair company after “retiring.” His involvement in the Holden Towers Tennis Club created lasting friendships and nurtured his love for the game. He was the founder and a coach of the West Boylston Youth Soccer program, coached countless community league baseball teams, and delivered Meals on Wheels to his neighbors. He was an active volunteer for the Joseph’s Project, which delivers food to local families in need. Moe was a selfless man until the very end.
Moe’s motto was “What time, and what do I wear?” He loved to travel, whether it was the traditional summer vacation in Wells, Maine at his beach house or an unforgettable cross country trip in a van with 6 kids and no air conditioning. His annual winter vacations in the Caribbean with special friends were a passion of his. Whatever the adventure, you would be sure to hear Moe singing, whistling, or playing the ukulele.
Moe was a classic gentleman and a true romantic who courted Maureen from the moment they met until she passed away on February 25, 2013. He leaves his six children and their families, Kathleen and Kevin Moylan of Worcester, Erin and Andrew Beardsley of West Boylston, Ted and Sarah Mahoney of Rutland, Meaghan Butman of West Boylston, Molly and Lyle Lunson of Newport, RI, and Brendan and Erin Mahoney of West Brookfield. He was also a loving and fun Pappa to 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Paul Beardsley and his wife, Joanne, Tyler (Beardsley) Griffin and his husband, Brian, Connor and Beau Beardsley, Abby and CJ Moylan, Mitchell, Rylie, and Quinn Butman, Maddie and Lilly Lunson, Grant Mahoney, and Liam Mahoney. He and Maureen will be there in spirit with Paul and Joanne to welcome their first great-grandchild this fall.
Moe spent the last week of his life surrounded by his loving family. Despite his illness, it was his goal to rent a beach house in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for all 27 members of his family. Everyone made the trip—calling it his victory lap--and Moe was truly a champion last week. The vacation was an unforgettable experience for everyone. Upon his return, Ed passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015, having lived and died on his own terms and by his own timeline. The family would like to thank the outstanding caregivers of Overlook Hospice Services, especially Harmony and Veronica, for treating their Dad like the remarkable man he was.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 9, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph’s Project, Inc, P O Box 603, Holden, MA 01520 or online at http://www.josephsproject.org . To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.
Visitation
Wednesday
July 8, 2015
,
4:00
- 7:00PM
at
Miles-Sterling Funeral Home and Tribute Center
Click for Map and Directions
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday
July 9, 2015
,
10:00AM
at
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Thursday
July 9, 2015
,
11:15AM
at
Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
WEST BOYLSTON - Edward Leonard "Moe" Mahoney was born at home on May 21, 1940 in Leominster to Edward A. Mahoney of Williamstown and Katherine (Bird) Mahoney of Fair Haven, VT. Ed’s older sister, Elizabeth Ann Somma predeceased him in 1993. Ed was a 1958 graduate of Leominster High School, where he was a three sport letterman in football, basketball, and track. He was a proud Crusader--a 1962 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where he was deputy commander and in the color guard for the Air Force ROTC. He achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force. In 1963, Moe married the love of his life, Maureen "Moe" McManus of Fitchburg. They began their nearly 50-year journey together by driving cross country to Tucson, Arizona, where Ed was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Moe and Moe later moved to Worcester and West Des Moines, Iowa before settling in West Boylston.
Moe was a systems analyst for many companies before he began to work for himself. Though he was talented at his profession, it never defined him. Moe had a courageous commitment to his family and community. An original do-it-yourselfer, Moe founded A-1 Tool Repair company after “retiring.” His involvement in the Holden Towers Tennis Club created lasting friendships and nurtured his love for the game. He was the founder and a coach of the West Boylston Youth Soccer program, coached countless community league baseball teams, and delivered Meals on Wheels to his neighbors. He was an active volunteer for the Joseph’s Project, which delivers food to local families in need. Moe was a selfless man until the very end.
Moe’s motto was “What time, and what do I wear?” He loved to travel, whether it was the traditional summer vacation in Wells, Maine at his beach house or an unforgettable cross country trip in a van with 6 kids and no air conditioning. His annual winter vacations in the Caribbean with special friends were a passion of his. Whatever the adventure, you would be sure to hear Moe singing, whistling, or playing the ukulele.
Moe was a classic gentleman and a true romantic who courted Maureen from the moment they met until she passed away on February 25, 2013. He leaves his six children and their families, Kathleen and Kevin Moylan of Worcester, Erin and Andrew Beardsley of West Boylston, Ted and Sarah Mahoney of Rutland, Meaghan Butman of West Boylston, Molly and Lyle Lunson of Newport, RI, and Brendan and Erin Mahoney of West Brookfield. He was also a loving and fun Pappa to 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Paul Beardsley and his wife, Joanne, Tyler (Beardsley) Griffin and his husband, Brian, Connor and Beau Beardsley, Abby and CJ Moylan, Mitchell, Rylie, and Quinn Butman, Maddie and Lilly Lunson, Grant Mahoney, and Liam Mahoney. He and Maureen will be there in spirit with Paul and Joanne to welcome their first great-grandchild this fall.
Moe spent the last week of his life surrounded by his loving family. Despite his illness, it was his goal to rent a beach house in the Outer Banks of North Carolina for all 27 members of his family. Everyone made the trip—calling it his victory lap--and Moe was truly a champion last week. The vacation was an unforgettable experience for everyone. Upon his return, Ed passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015, having lived and died on his own terms and by his own timeline. The family would like to thank the outstanding caregivers of Overlook Hospice Services, especially Harmony and Veronica, for treating their Dad like the remarkable man he was.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the family on Wednesday, July 8, from 4 - 7 p.m. in the Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 9, from the funeral home with a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph’s Project, Inc, P O Box 603, Holden, MA 01520 or online at http://www.josephsproject.org . To share a memory or leave an online condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.
Visitation
Wednesday
July 8, 2015
,
4:00
- 7:00PM
at
Miles-Sterling Funeral Home and Tribute Center
Click for Map and Directions
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday
July 9, 2015
,
10:00AM
at
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Click for Map and Directions
Interment
Thursday
July 9, 2015
,
11:15AM
at
Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Click for Map and Directions
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