Robert P. Mahoney, Sr., 83
Dateline: Rockland, MA
Robert P. Mahoney, Sr., age 83, of Rockland, formerly of Boston passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
Born in Everett, MA on July 20, 1936, he was a loving son of the late Timothy M. and Goldie J. (Balcom) Mahoney.
Bob grew up and was educated in Boston. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a Coach Bus Driver, had worked in the furniture business on Cape Cod and for many years as a florist.
Mr. Mahoney had made his home in Rockland for the past several years and was a former longtime resident of Boston. Bob’s hobbies included flowers, traveling listening to music and movies and especially engaging in a good conversation. He loved Boston sports, especially the New England Patriots and spent nearly twenty-six years as a proud member of AA.
He is survived by his devoted children: Debra A. Desmarais of Mansfield, Donna K. Mahoney of Mansfield, Carole L. Leavitt of Mansfield and Robert P. Mahoney, Jr. of Mansfield. He was the dear brother of John Mahoney of Belmont, Richard Mahoney of South Boston and Carole Morin of Tewksbury. He was the devoted brother-in-law of June Mahoney of Weymouth and is also survived by his adoring grandchildren and great grandson.
Visiting hours, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Friday, December 6th from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
A prayer service will be held at the conclusion of visiting hours at 1:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Robert’s family has requested that donations in his memory be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472.
To send his family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com