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PUTNAM — Charles L Mahoney, 93, of Hawkins Rd., died peacefully on Dec. 20, 2022. He was born in 1929 in Newton, Mass., the son of the late Charles S. Mahoney and Ellen (LeBlanc) Mahoney.
Chuck graduated from Boston University with an accounting degree where he was a 3-letter sports athlete and held the Mass. state record for the long jump for over three decades. Chuck loved going to do his homework in the bleachers at Fenway as a student and got free admission. He also graduated from the Bentley school of accounting. Working as the controller at two manufacturing plants Chuck treated his workers as family. An accountant born on April 15; he did numerous folks’ taxes for years. He also was an alderman and town treasurer for the town of Putnam and was fond of all the people at the town hall.
Chuck loved the beach and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Irish Hibernian society in Worchester, and the VFW post #1523 in Putnam as past post Commander and quartermaster there for decades. Chuck always led the parade color guard for decades with the American flag flying, and he considered it a high honor. He was also a member of The American Legion 1523 and Knights of Columbus #64 in Putnam. He was proud to have a son and grandson also fourth-degree Knights whose mission of charity, fraternity, patriotism, and unity as a good Catholic gentleman.
A decorated Korean war veteran was promoted to sergeant E -5 after capturing a platoon of enemy soldiers outnumbered 10 to one as he held his ground. Always a patriot he was as proud American as you will ever see.
He leaves his brother, Dan and wife Alice, who were always there for him as well as his eight children, Chuck Jim, Kevin, Neal, Karen, Burke, Brian, Jane Theroux, and Michael; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his former wife, Ann (Luker) Mahoney; partner, Joan Labonte; his sisters, Mary Hanlon and Alice Dunn as well as brother, John.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 30 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Gilman Funeral Home 104 Church Street, Putnam.
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