1922
Francis
2023
Francis Vincent "Mac" Mcmahon
December 29, 1922 — January 19, 2023
Francis Vincent McMahon
Francis Vincent “Mac” Mcmahon, 100, passed away peacefully in his home on January
19, 2023. He was born December 29, 1922 to Robert and Rose McMahon (née Sheridan) in
Gilboa, NY alongside brother Robert and sister Irene. After living most of his life in Preston, CT,
Francis moved to live with his granddaughter, Debbie, in Fort Pierce, FL in 2019.
After graduating from Goshen High School (NY) in 1940 and working a few odd jobs,
Francis enlisted in the United States Navy on November 4, 1942. Unaware at the time, Francis
was just embarking on a 30-year-long career in the Armed Forces. After training as a
Signalman, Francis was attached to the Armed Guard Center in Brooklyn, NY on May 28, 1943.
While with the Armed Guard, he was assigned to three different merchant ships and spent the
war at sea sailing around the world. After the war came to a close, he was honorably discharged
from the Navy on January 11, 1946 after four years of service. Following a brief two year stint in
the United States Navy Reserve, Francis continued his military career by enlisting in the United
States Coast Guard on April 5, 1949. After a long, dedicated career of serving his country, he
finally retired from the USCG as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 on March 13, 1972.
Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Laura Edna McMahon (née
Crews), in 2005 and brother Robert in 1995. Surviving Francis McMahon are his sister, Irene
Murray of Beacon, NY, nieces Kathy, Patty, Irene, Colleen, and Shiela, nephews Joe and
Michael, great niece Courtney, granddaughters Debbie and Vicky, and grandson Dave. Francis
also leaves behind twelve great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A service honoring the life of Francis Vincent McMahon will be held February 4, 2023 at
10:00am at Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home in Jewett City, CT followed by a burial at
Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be
made to the US Veterans Administration and your local Hospice Care providers, both
organizations that Francis felt strongly about.
Francis Vincent “Mac” Mcmahon, 100, passed away peacefully in his home on January
19, 2023. He was born December 29, 1922 to Robert and Rose McMahon (née Sheridan) in
Gilboa, NY alongside brother Robert and sister Irene. After living most of his life in Preston, CT,
Francis moved to live with his granddaughter, Debbie, in Fort Pierce, FL in 2019.
After graduating from Goshen High School (NY) in 1940 and working a few odd jobs,
Francis enlisted in the United States Navy on November 4, 1942. Unaware at the time, Francis
was just embarking on a 30-year-long career in the Armed Forces. After training as a
Signalman, Francis was attached to the Armed Guard Center in Brooklyn, NY on May 28, 1943.
While with the Armed Guard, he was assigned to three different merchant ships and spent the
war at sea sailing around the world. After the war came to a close, he was honorably discharged
from the Navy on January 11, 1946 after four years of service. Following a brief two year stint in
the United States Navy Reserve, Francis continued his military career by enlisting in the United
States Coast Guard on April 5, 1949. After a long, dedicated career of serving his country, he
finally retired from the USCG as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 on March 13, 1972.
Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Laura Edna McMahon (née
Crews), in 2005 and brother Robert in 1995. Surviving Francis McMahon are his sister, Irene
Murray of Beacon, NY, nieces Kathy, Patty, Irene, Colleen, and Shiela, nephews Joe and
Michael, great niece Courtney, granddaughters Debbie and Vicky, and grandson Dave. Francis
also leaves behind twelve great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A service honoring the life of Francis Vincent McMahon will be held February 4, 2023 at
10:00am at Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home in Jewett City, CT followed by a burial at
Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be
made to the US Veterans Administration and your local Hospice Care providers, both
organizations that Francis felt strongly about.
To send flowers to the family in memory of Francis Vincent "Mac" Mcmahon, please visit our flower store.
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