Thomas “Tom” Mahon
Wednesday, May 19, 1943
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Visitation
Date: Monday April 10, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Tuesday April 11, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Tuesday April 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Co-Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, May 19, 1943
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Wednesday, May 19, 1943
Date of Death:
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Thomas “Tom” Mahon
Thomas W. Mahon, age 79, of Rochester, MN died peacefully Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Seasons Hospice. Tom was born May 19, 1943 in Rochester, MN to Ed and Gert (McCoy) Mahon and grew up working on the family farm. He graduated from Lourdes High School in 1961, earned a degree from Dunwoody College in 1967, and was an Army Reserve Soldier from 1961 to 1968.
Tom applied his talents by working and helping others. He held multiple jobs at a time and was always looking for ways to help family at their homes or on repair projects. He was employed by Apache Mall for 26 years, first in the boiler room and then as Supervisor of Building and Grounds. He then transitioned to Mayo Clinic where he worked as a Facilities Supervisor for nine years.
Tom met the love of his life, Carol, in 1994, and they married in 1995. Together they gracefully blended two families into one, which grew in love and numbers through marriages and grandchildren.
Tom enjoyed camping, John Deere tractors, tinkering in the garage, and being the family’s top grill master. He dedicated many years to his church. What made him happiest was time spent with family.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Carol; six children (three gained in marriage)– Jill (Gary) Johnson of St. Paul, Trina Urban of Stewartville, Jay (Dawn) of Duluth, Lisa Neubauer of Rochester, Monica (Brian) Cole of Minneapolis, and Jeff Jostock of Rochester; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers–Fr. Jerry and Roger (JoLynn) of Rochester; sister-in-law Sandy of Anchorage, AK; brother-in-law Jim Peterson of Sioux Falls, SD; and numerous family members of Carol’s who welcomed, loved, and supported him over the past 28 years. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald, and sister Charleen Peterson.
Tom will be greatly missed by the many lives he touched. He worked hard to make sure his family was cared for and felt loved every day. Tom will be remembered as a kind, compassionate man who was the first to help, the last to judge, and the one always welcoming others into his heart and home.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist with Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial, with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
Memorials are preferred to Seasons Hospice of Rochester, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Thomas “Tom” Mahon has received the following condolences.
To the Mahon Family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother, Tom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May GOD Bless your family.
Sincerely,
Sandi and Patrick Schulte
It is with great sadness that I hear of Tom’s passing. In the years that I ministered at the Church of the Resurrection, he was ALWAYS ready to lend a hand, from fixing my door and getting out the tall ladder to hang banners, to putting up the baptismal font and Christmas wreath. His smile was gentle and I don’t think I ever heard a harsh tone in his voice. Eternal rest, grant unto him, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant. Pray for us!
Trina and girls, I am so sorry for your loss. You have spoken of your dad often and I know he was an amazing man because he raised an amazing mom, daughter, friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am out of town this week but know that I am there in spirit praying for peace for you and your family. Love you - Lisa
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom. Gary worked with Tom years ago when they both worked at Wards. Tom was a great guy. Rest in Jesus ,Love and Peace. Thinking of you and the rest of the family.
With love, Sonja and Gary Hamilton
Carol & Family: We were double beneficiaries of Tom's generousity. Of course, because Tom was a long time volunteer at the Church of the Resurrection, we received the benefits of the many hours of work that he did there. And, at a point in our lives when we were both trying to care for our families and stay within tight budgets, Tom worked with me to design and install air conditioning in our sweltering home in Meadow Park. I can't recall another project of that size that I've undertaken that came out so well, and Tom was the key reason it did.
We treasure our memories of Tom and are confident that he is now enjoying the reward for his generous service to his friends and family.
Trina,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rick and Karen
Dear Carol and Family,
Although I never got to spend time with Tom, we certainly know that he was a great guy to welcome Carol into his life! We knew Carol and family well and she is a beautiful person who, I’m sure, will miss Tom terribly. You have our most heartfelt sympathy to the family on your loss.
Cathy & Larry
Dear Carol and family. I had the privilege of working with Tom for many years. Always a smile and a willingness to help "get it done" even when he had so many others things to do. He was a man of deep faith and his love of Jesus showed in his compassion, kindness, courage and strength, especially these past two years, during his illness. May his body be at peace and may he be rejoicing with Jesus and his loved ones who have gone before him. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Peace be with you. Libby Wallace
Trina,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know this has been a tough year for losses already. It's a good reminder of how precious our memories can be to us and that you can never take too many pictures! I'm thinking about you!