William J.  Mahoney (formerly of Arlington) passed away on June 17, 2023 in Cape Coral Florida.  He was 89 years old.

Bill was born on November 7, 1933 in Boston to Dennis and Johanna Mahoney. He attended Boston Schools and  earned his BS from Northeastern and his Master's from Babson. Bill was a 20-year Air Force veteran and later worked as a Government employee with the Department of Labor for many years.

Bill is survived by his wife Mary Lyle Mahoney, his seven children Kathleen Freitas, Susan Heidbreder, Theresa Carey, Dennis Mahoney, William Mahoney, Stephen Mahoney, Michael Mahoney and his 3 stepchildren Paul Lyle, Jeffrey Lyle and Joy Lyle , He was a loving" Grampy" to 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  He also leaves behind a sister Joan Smith of Walpole and a sister-in-law Joan Mahoney of Randolph. He was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Mahoney. Bill loved to take care of his dog "Happy" , read,  spend time at the gym, and talk with his family. He never met a stranger only buddies he hadn't befriended.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Sons of Italy, 19 Prentiss Rd, Arlington, MA 02476  at 6:00PM - 11:00pm.

For more information and guestbook please visit: dohertyfuneralservice.com

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's Children Research