Francis J. “Moe” “Pa” Mahoney Jr., 89, of Hampstead, NH, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Somerville, MA on January 15, 1927, a son of the late Mary (Farelly) and Francis J. Mahoney Sr. Francis proudly served his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed a rich and varied work career throughout his life. He was Mr. Francis the hairdresser on Newbury Street in Boston. He later worked for his father at Mahoney’s Express trucking and the MBTA. Moe also worked as a letter carrier for the Arlington Post Office. In his later years he worked alongside his family at Rockingham Boat.
He is survived by his daughter, Roberta “Bobbi” Seuss and her husband Steve of Hampstead; his son, Francis J. Mahoney III and his wife Cindy of Derry, NH; five grandchildren, Steven Seuss and wife Jen, Andy Seuss and wife Jenn, Michelle Seuss, Daniel Mahoney and Kristen Mahoney; five great grandchildren, Cole, Paige, Joseph, Madison and Skylar; one brother, Edward Mahoney and his wife Rose; three sisters, Dorothy Moisant, Mildred Mahoney, and Cay Carvello, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marion G. (Iandoli) Mahoney in 2011.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday May 9th in St. Anne’s Parish, Emerson Road, Hampstead, at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery in Hampstead. A Celebration of Life will be held afterward at his daughter Bobbi's house in Hampstead. All are welcome. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.