Francis Mahoney, 88, of New Bedford died April 4, 2004 at home after a long illness.
He was the husband of Lillian (Palmieri) Ponte-Mahoney and the late Marie R. (Frigault) Mahoney and son of the late William S. and Mary E. (Ward) Mahoney.
Mr. Mahoney was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford most of his life.
He was formerly employed by the New Bedford Housing Authority as director of maintenance for several years until his retirement. Mr. Mahoney was previously employed with Mullen's Fish Freezer for several years.
Survivors include his wife; a step-daughter, Barbara Bracken, and her husband John, of Plymouth; 2 step-granddaughters, Jonna Bracken and Jaimee Bracken; many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Raymond Mahoney and William Mahoney.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordWednesday, April 7th at 9 AM.Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Tuesday, April 6th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, P.O. Box 831, Fairhaven, MA 02719 or to St. Vincent dePaul Society, 19 Kilton St., Taunton, MA 02780.