He was born on October 20, 1954 in Keene, NH, son of the late Janice (Whitten) and Robert Mooney. Mike grew up in Gilsum and attended area schools, graduating with Monadnock Regional High School’s class of 1973.
Following high school, Mike began his long-time career with the State of New Hampshire’s Department of Transportation from which he retired in 2010.
Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed chasing the big winner with scratch tickets. Generosity was one of Mike's traits and he would give you the shirt off his back if needed. More than anything, Mike cherished time spent with his three grandchildren.
Mike will be dearly missed by his daughter: Amie Ayotte, her husband Ron and their children Paige, Carly, and Tanner of Swanzey, NH; siblings: twin brother Timmy Mooney of Keene, NH, Pat Mooney and his wife Linda of Marlow, Cindy Mooney and her significant other John Gadbois of Hillsborough, NH, Garnet Guillow of Swanzey, and Eddie Mooney of Marlow, NH; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Mike was predeceased by his brother Bruce Mooney.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. Those in attendance are required to wear a mask and practice physical distancing. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 pm at Centennial Cemetery, Centennial Hill Road, Gilsum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Michael J. Mooney’s name to New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Wildlife Heritage Foundation of New Hampshire, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301 (www.nhwildlifeheritage.org).
