John Paul Mahoney

A funeral Mass for John Paul Mahoney was held on Sept. 2 at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, where Mr. Mahoney worked for more than 30 years. He died on Aug. 27 at the age of 64.

Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, served as the Mass celebrant.

Mr. Mahoney was born in Dunlap, Tenn., on Aug. 29, 1958, to the late Junior and Marion Mahoney. Mr. Mahoney was an avid outdoorsman and particularly enjoyed riding his ATV and going “off road.” He enjoyed fishing, playing softball, and “full contact” volleyball with the family. And he was an expert “rock thrower.”

Mr. Mahoney served his Church as a maintenance supervisor for more than 30 years at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and he was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul his entire life.

Mr. Mahoney was a beautiful blessing to his family and all that knew him.

Left behind to cherish Mr. Mahoney’s memory are his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Pam (Robin) Rudd, Becky (Larry) Elam, Emilie (Squeek) Cavin, Chris (Patti) Mahoney, Pat (Karen) Mahoney, Mike (Toni Goodman) Mahoney, and Mark (Teresa) Mahoney; several nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and great-nephews; and many special friends.

Mr. Mahoney was laid to rest with his parents in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chattanooga. Serving as pallbearers were his brothers and nephews Nick Whitfield and Dylan Mahoney. The family gave special thanks to his nephew, Lance Elam, who took such good care of him.

Donations in Mr. Mahoney’s memory can be made to the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.