Obituary
Richard “Dickie” Mahoney – Of Lynn, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was 80 years old.
Born and raised in Somerville. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Kelleher) Mahoney. Richard loved anything sports. You could always find him on a Sunday sitting on the couch cheering on his favorite Boston team. He loved to spend time with his beloved long term partner Joanne, whether it was sitting down watching T.V or cooking a delicious dinner. His love for his family was endless.
Beloved long term partner of 35 years to Josephine “Joanne” (Ragucci) Gallagher. Father of Joanne Sheffield and her husband Patrick of Waltham, and Sharon Mahoney of Everett. Cherish step-father of Mark Gallagher of Lynn, David Gallagher and his wife Roz of Maine, Cheryl Santos and her partner David of Tyngsboro, Robin Pizarro and her husband Jose of Stoneham. Devoted grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother of John “Jack” Mahoney and his wife Patricia of Taunton, David Mahoney and his wife Dottie of Woburn, James Mahoney and his wife Connie of Somerville, Thomas Mahoney of Maynard, Michael Mahoney and wife Diane of Clinton and the late Maryann O’Brien, Redmond Mahoney and Kevin Mahoney. He is survived by his daughter in-law of Rhonda Gallagher of Amesbury He is also lovingly survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, on Monday December 4 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
A prayer service will be conducted in the funeral home at 12:30PM.
Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.