Rita (Matthews) Mahoney Obituary

MAHONEY, Rita F. (Matthews)- Of Malden, formerly of Chelsea, March 31st. Devoted wife for 67 years to the late Francis X. Mahoney, Sr. Beloved mother of Francis X. Mahoney, Jr. and his wife Jeanne of Springvale, Maine, Thomas J. Mahoney and his wife Patricia of Malden and John L. Mahoney and his wife Karen of Kennesaw, Georgia. Sister of the late Margaret Dillon. Cherished grandmother of Francis X., III, Brendan, Thomas J., Jr., MaryKate, Brian and John L., Jr. Also lovingly survived by her great grandchildren, Rosalin and Callum Mahoney as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Wednesday, April 12th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem St., Malden at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Pope John Fund, 888 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.