John Mahoney Obituary

I had J.J. for a class at Webster University, Charleston Site 54, in entrepeneurship. He sure was classic "Old South". One of the finest men I ever met.

Insofar as his World War Two service, I remember he was an infatry officer in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. Real live, authentic, genuine Citadel man.

He and his wife were absolutely the best, and I am grateful to have met him, enjoyed his hospitality, and been one of his students.

Stephen Christopher Kelly, M.B.A., M.A., A.B.
Virginia Episcopal School, Class of 1987.
Davidson College, Class of 1991.
Webster University, Classes of 1994 & 1995.

"J.J." was a unique and colorful gentleman whom I admired as a faculty colleague of his in the Business School at The Citadel...He will be missed by many including myself.

I was sad to hear of his death. I will miss him. He always brighten up my day at The Citadel Gift Shop. I always refer to him as Dr. Mahoney. He would always correct me.

He is truly a legend. Rest on.

I was greatly distressed to learn of JJ's passing. He was a wonderful individual who touched many people during his lifetime. Please accept my sincere condolences. A contribution to the Hibernian Society of Charleston Foundation will be made in his honor.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mahoney 5 years ago at an event he attended, and what a pleasant and happy person. His phone calls and letters always made me smile. He will be greatly missed.

Our prayers and thought is with you in our time of bereavement. Mr

Mahoney was really a lovely person,

he always had a smile on his face.

No matter what the circumstances was. He will truly be missed.

Adelle Swinton & Linda Beaufort

MUSC EAST COOPER LAB

The Colonel was an exemplary gentleman and a great American. I am saddened by his passing but I retain many fond memories of his wit, wisdom and kind hospitality.

Colonel Mahoney was my professor in three different classes when I was a cadet at The Citadel. But he was much more than just my professor; he was my good friend, a friend with whom I had just spoken less than two months ago. In addition, he presided at my wedding ceremony and what a thrill that was for me. I often called Betty on Mother's Day because I felt that close to her. What a couple - both of you are sorely missed. As Charles Dickens said "When someone is remembered with love, their spirit never really dies."

A true gentleman and legend.



Former Student

The Citadel, Class of 1981

B.S. Bus Admin

Colonel, Thanks for all you taught us. You were truly a Citadel Man.



Mike DiModugno, class of 1981

My deepest sympathies.

J.J. was in may ways a link with the Old South. I could fill a book with many great JJ (and Betty) stories. I admired his great love for his Lord and Saviour, his love of his wife, Betty, and his committment to the ideals of The Citadel.

Mr. J.J. Mahoney (The Colonel) was a fine, generous, and patriotic soldier. His obit failed to mention his service during WWII in which he was recalled from The Citadel and did not graduate until after the war. We loved his pickle stories and wine tatstings at his home. All those cadets that were in The Colonel's class loved him for his patriotism, he treated us, and for the kind of man he was.

T Danielson The Citadel '80

I'm sure I join all graduates of The Citadel who were former students of "Colonel" Mahoney, in saying how much he touched our lives--he was a great American and the world is a sadder place with his passing.

If we "could wave a magic wand" (as J.J. would say), we would wish J.J. safe and easy passage to be with Miss Betty and our Lord and for their loved ones to know we're thinking of them. Many memories of them come flooding in bringing on big smiles.

This is to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. I first met J.J.in 1940 when he entered The Citadel in the class of 1944. We formed a close friendship that has endured through the years.

His devotion to his church was remarkable. Though I am not a Roman Catholic, I thought so highly of J.J. that I asked him to invoke the blessing at my 80th birthday party, which he graciously did.

May his soul rest in peace.