Obituary of Frank A. Mahoney

Frank A. Mahoney, age 86, of Stratford passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Mello) Mahoney, who was the love of his life for 54 years. Born in Bridgeport, CT on November 12, 1930, he was a son of the late Francis and Nora Mahoney. Frank was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, Fairfield University (B.A.), and the University of Bridgeport (M.A.). He served in the U.S. Army as a medical technician during the Korean War. He devoted his life's vocation to helping others and was a social worker for the State of CT Department of Social Services in Bridgeport for 31 years, earning many exemplary commendations. Frank shared many happy years with his wife in retirement, enjoying a variety of interests including gardening, sports (an avid Fairfield Stags basketball fan), travel, art, volunteering (Friends of Boothe Park and Meals On Wheels), and especially spending time with his cherished family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be dearly missed. He possessed a great sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge on any subject. His kind, selfless, humble, easy-going nature and ability to make others feel special was a gift to all. Survivors include his loving children, Mary Ellen Sharnick of Stratford, Sarah Voccola and her husband Ray of Stratford, Michael Mahoney of Shelton and Carol Boyle and her husband Mike also of Stratford, six cherished grandchildren, Cory and Tyler Sharnick, Chloe and Kyra Voccola and Shannon and Katie Boyle. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Mahoney, sister Janet (Mahoney) Griswold, brother-in-law Tenny Nolan and niece Mary Jo Nolan. He is also survived by in-laws Janette Mahoney of Milford, Robert Griswold of TX, John and Sue Mello of MA, Rosemary Nolan of MA, Serry and Ginger Mello of NV, and several beloved nieces and nephews. Special thanks are extended to Caring Hospice Services and Dr. Joseph Evangelista. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. directly in St. Mark Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, Stratford, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet the family on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Frank's name may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd., 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540.