Denise M. Mahoney, managerial assistant

Denise M. Mahoney, 72, of Dagsboro, formerly of Bowie, Md., passed away surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 4, 2019, at her home.

She was born in Long Island, N.Y., April 6, 1947, daughter of the late Woodrow “Moose” Shea and the late Mary (Dennehy) Shea.  Denise was a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa.  She worked as the assistant to the city manager of Bowie before her retirement in 2017.  

Denise loved spending time taking care of her family. She also enjoyed going to the beach, which brought her to Delaware in her retirement years.   

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Donald Mahoney; two sons, Kevin Mahoney of Spring Lake, N.J., and Derek Mahoney and his wife Lauren of Crofton, Md.; four grandchildren, Colin, Charlie, Jameson and Sophia; two sisters, Barbara Flanagan and Patricia Shea, both of Bel Air, Md.; and a brother, Dennis Shea and his wife Teri of Leesburg, Va.

A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach.  Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro.

Online condolences can be made by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com