Victor Anthony Mahoney

Victor Anthony "Vic" Mahoney, 94, of Decatur, died November 14, 2012. Vic was born on the first Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. An educator in both public and private schools and colleges for over 36 years, Vic received his Bachelor's Degree from Catholic University in Washington DC and his Master's Degree from Seaton Hall University in South Orange NJ. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U. S. Navy Seabees. He was a Past Commander and faithful member of American Legion Post 134 and founder and editor of its newsletter, "Bugle Call Rag." Vic was instrumental in establishing the Post 134 newsletter, and he remained a regular contributor of articles to this award winning publication. Mr. Mahoney was a long-time member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Mahoney; daughter, Margaret Stewart of Kingston NY; daughter, Bridget Mahoney and her husband Frank Doblekar of Kingston NY; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Nancy Mahoney of Gainesville, TX, and Victor and Trisha Mahoney of Loudonville, NY; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The Funeral Mass will be held 2 PM, Monday, November 19, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with Monsignor Paul Fogarty officiating. Members of American Legion Post 134 are proud to serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Interment with military honors will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday, November 20, at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Home, 760 Pollard Blvd, Atlanta GA 30315 or to PAWS Atlanta, 5287 Covington Hwy Decatur, GA 30035. The family will receive friends from 2-4 Sunday afternoon at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory.





Funeral Home:
A.S. Turner
2773 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033