Obituary of Joseph Victor Mahoney

Joseph Victor "Vic" Mahoney was born on October 28,1951 in Wynnewood, PA and passed away on November 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph V. Mahoney Sr. & Frances K. Mahoney, and his brother Kevin H. Mahoney. Vic recently moved to Reading, Pa after spending 14 years in Logan, UT; prior to that, he lived in Lexington, OH for 9 years. Vic attended Waldron Academy then Lower Merion High School, Wynnewood, PA, graduating in 1969; he went on to attend Drexel University where he graduated in 1974 with a degree in Accounting. Vic worked for Pepperidge Farm for over 40 years, starting in the Downingtown plant, then he went to the Willard, OH plant, then to the Richmond, UT facility as plant manager & coming full circle as plant manager of the Denver, PA facility. He loved his job; he thrived on challenges, there wasn't a challenge he wouldn't tackle. While in Utah, Vic served on the Logan Regional Hospital Board and the Cache County Chamber of Commerce. As Plant Manager, the Richmond facility was recognized as Plant of the Year several times; he also received a few community recognitions. Vic was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Mansfield, OH (1991-1999) where he served on the Social Ministry Committee and the Finance Committee; and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Logan, UT (2000-2013). Vic enjoyed the Philadelphia Eagles; Avalon, NJ; handguns; golf; dogs, especially Newfoundlands, Akitas and Vizslas; photography; technology and gadgets. Vic is survived by his wife of over 32 years, Joan Berlinger Mahoney, Reading, PA; his daughter, Erin Marie Mahoney, Logan, UT; and his beloved Newfoundlands, Avalon & Keevah. A memorial service to celebrate Vic's life will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 4:00pm at Huntingdon Valley Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, PA. A memorial service will also be held in Logan, UT at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311 or to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Office of Institutional Advancement, 125 S. 9th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107.