Deborah Marie Mahoney

1957 - 2020

Deborah Marie Mahoney, 63, of Deerfield Beach, FL, passed away on February 9, 2020, at her home.

Deborah was born January 6, 1957 in Troy, NY but resided in Albany during her early years and spent her summers at her family home on Upper Saranac Lake. She was a graduate of Albany Academy for Girls, Class of 1974. She then attended Endicott College where she studied Broadcast Journalism and later went on to work as a model and study Cosmetology. For the last thirty years, Deborah had various managerial positions in the restaurant and hospitality industry in New York and Florida.

Being the second oldest of seven, she was quite adventurous and enjoyed traveling to countries such as England and Greece. She later settled in Deerfield Beach, FL and considered South Florida home.

Deborah was predeceased by her father, Daniel H. Mahoney; her mother, Joan F. Mahoney; and her brother, John L. Mahoney. She is survived by her five siblings, Steven Mahoney (Roxanne), Laurie Kramer (John), Daniel G. Mahoney (Amy), Leslie Mahoney (Jessica), and George Mahoney (Kathy). Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, Sean and Erin Mahoney, Kelly Kramer, Brendan Mahoney, Chloe and Daniel A. Mahoney, and Sara and John P. Mahoney as well as many long-time friends, especially Rosario Catinella.

As an aunt and Godmother, she was second to none. Her love for cooking will also be missed as well as her big heart for animals. She had a great passion for politics and was especially looking forward to re-elect President Donald J. Trump in November 2020.

Deborah made it a point to keep in touch with her classmates long after graduation and all of them will tell you she truly embodied the “class clown” superlative all her life. Debbie was truly the shining star of the Mahoney family and her boisterous, “joie de vivre” personality will be missed.

Funeral arrangements will be private. Burial will take place in Lake Clear, NY.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Deborah’s memory to Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, 3200 N Military Trl #3100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.