Submitted by: Dan Rich

Kevin H. Mahoney

June 23, 1952 -- May 7, 2007

South Bend Tribune 5/10/2007

SOUTH BEND -- Kevin H. Mahoney, 54, of South Bend, IN, died on Monday, May 7, 2007, in his home, following an illness. He was born on June 23, 1952, to the late Robert J., Sr. and Phyllis (Pruett) Mahoney in South Bend, IN. Though Kevin lived in Indiana his entire life, he always referred to South Bend as home. Along with his parents, one sister, Melanie K. Barth, also preceded him in death.

Kevin was a 1970 graduate of Riley High School, where he was a member of the football and baseball teams. Following high school, Kevin continued his football career while attending Franklin College in Franklin, IN, and completed his degree in Education at the Indiana University South Bend. Kevin taught and coached at Benjamin Harrison School before beginning his sales career. He was most recently employed as the State Sales Manager for the Carroll Company headquartered in Fishers, IN.

He is survived by his three sons, Brian (Melissa) Mahoney of Indianapolis, Bradley Kevin Mahoney of Carmel, IN and Brent Mahoney of Carmel, IN; four grandchildren, Haley and Peyton Mahoney, both of Pensacola, FL, Emma and Ashton Mahoney, both of Greenwood, IN; two sisters, Maureen Harris of South Bend, and Kathleen Mahoney of South Bend; and one brother, Robert J. Mahoney Jr. of Sturgis, MI.

With an unmatched passion for life, Kevin had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to play practical jokes on his friends and family. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother. Kevin enjoyed listening to all types of music, especially the Beatles. He was an avid sports enthusiast both on and off the field as a softball player, Little League coach and baseball umpire. His favorite teams included Notre Dame, the Chicago White Sox, and the Indianapolis Colts. Always the life of the party, Kevin welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed the gathering of family and friends and was the happiest when playing with his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007, in Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, IN. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2007 at Kaniewski Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Make-A-Wish Foundation, 6325 Digital Way, Suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46278.