Obituary of Richard T. Mahoney

Mahoney, Richard T. Jr. Brockport: Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday December 18, 2014 at the age of 58. Predeceased by his parents Richard T. Mahoney Sr. and Alberta A. Ketchum. Survived by his brothers: Mark, Jeffrey, Stephen and Michael (Maren); step-mother Patricia Nugent; beloved nieces and nephews: Anastasia, Jennifer, Kelley, Sofia, Raine, Fiona, Allison, Sarah, Jackson, Nicholas and Tabor. Richard was rooted in an independence and a true-to-himself life that most of us can only dream of. He lived his life his way. He and he alone chose his priorities. The priorities he chose, and lived by without compromise, were: faith, compassion, truth, intellect, heart, love, character, generosity and kindness - all expressed with a brand of originality you had to see to believe. He made us better. Even in his absence, now, we learn from him. We aspire to follow in his footsteps. There will be no prior calling hours. A memorial party will be held on Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 PM at the SUNY Brockport Alumni House, 142 Utica Street, Brockport, New York, 14420. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute to the Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, New York 14626.