Richard P. 'Dick' Mahoney

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Mahoney, Richard P. "Dick" Edina, MN, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at the age of 92. Dick was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Aileen ("Dee Dee"); his parents, Geoffrey P. and Mary Sexton Mahoney, & his brothers, Geoffrey J. Mahoney and Dr. Paul S. Mahoney. Dick is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Bauers) Mahoney; and his children, Patrick, Brigid Spicola, Tim (Sheila), Kevin (Jane Tenquist) and Kate. He was the beloved "Bup" to his grandchildren & great grandchildren Molly, Caitlin, Joe, Tim, Ryan, Ellie, TJ, Cecil, Matthew and Delilah. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Catherine Baumgaertner, Elizabeth Spillane, Margaret Ann McMahon (Jack) and James Mahoney (Mary Ann) and many nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends including his law firm partners and staff, his wonderful assistant Francie, and his many clients. Dick graduated from St Thomas Military Academy in 1947, he obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota in 1952, a B.S.L. degree from the Minneapolis Minnesota College of Law in 1954 and his L.L.B. Cum Laude from William Mitchell College of Law in 1957. He was admitted to practice in 1957 and continued to practice until well into his 80's. Dick loved the practice of law and was a well respected member and active participant in many legal and insurance related associations and groups. He was a noted litigator, speaker and recipient of multiple awards and recognitions. Dick was one of the founding members of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, serving as its President and as a member of its Board. He was also heavily involved in the FDCC (the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel) an international defense attorney organization. Dick and Helen married in 1953 and spent the majority of their married lives living in Edina, Minnesota raising their family. They built their home down the street from St Patrick's Church so there was never an excuse for not being able to get to mass! Dick and Helen were members of the St Pat's "Leprechauns" dinner club and Dick served as an extraordinary minister and head usher for St Pat's for many years. In addition to his passion for the law, Dick was a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan and loved all things Irish. Many will fondly remember tailgating at the MDM office prior to home football games, St Patrick's Day celebrations, and festive gatherings in the Mahoney Edina home on Thanksgiving morning. Dick and Helen traveled extensively - internationally as well as many family road trips in a well-packed station wagon. Dick had a lifelong love of all things aviation. He was a legal officer in the USAF, serving during the Korean War and the 1961 Berlin Crisis, and rose to the rank of Captain. He had his private pilot license for many years and was a member of the Cloud 7 flying club at Flying Cloud airport where he spent many Sunday mornings with one or more of his kids doing "touch and go's" in 2 and 4 seat prop planes. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday December 10, 2021 1:00 p.m. St Patrick's Catholic Church of Edina, 6820 St Patrick's Lane, Edina. Visitation at the church one hour prior to the Mass. (Live-stream link: vimeo.com/651279001/…) Private inurnment at Resurrection Cemetery following Mass. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorials in memory of Dick to Catholic Charities: cctwincities.org/ or the Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090 (alz.org). The family wishes to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful caregivers and staff from Careminders Home Care, Park Nicollet Hospice, and The Glenn Hopkins for all of their care and support over the past few weeks and months. GILLBROTHERS.com MINNEAPOLIS, MN 612 861 6088

Published on December 5, 2021