Michael Mahoney, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 12, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lynn Mahoney, beloved daughters Stephanie Blackwood (Paul Roberts), Becky Hill (Matt Hill), and cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Jimmy Blackwood, Jack and Ashley Hill.  He is also survived by his siblings Geraldine Ryan (Hank), Maureen Vier (John) and Daniel Mahoney (Lorraine) as well as his beloved in-laws Stella Murgia (Bob), Mimi Kapiniaris (Andreas), best friend Bradford Applin (Bonny) and countless nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Vera and Gerald Mahoney, and his beloved cousin Marilyn Byrne.

A 4th generation San Franciscan, Mike grew up in the Parkside District and graduated from St. Cecilia's grammar school and St. Ignatius High School.  He dedicated his life of service to SFPD for over 30 years. The highlights of his career included his beginnings at Mission Station, his promotion to Hit and Run detail where he became an expert in accident reconstruction before finally retiring from the Homicide Unit. He went on to have a successful career with his brother Dan in sharing a business dedicated to accident investigations (Traffic Collision Consultant, Inc).

Though Mike was passionate about his career, his greatest joy in life was his family.  He devoted his life to being present to his wife and daughters and later, as being the best "Papa".  He traveled near and far to attend games, recitals, competitions, and all of life's celebrations because family was the single most important thing in his life.  Annual family trips included favorite spots in Lake Tahoe and Maui, as well as holidays in Scottsdale and Nashville.  It did not matter where the trip was as long as the whole family was together.

In his spare time, Mike could be found on the golf course with his close friends and fellow members of Crow Canyon Country Club.  After many years and countless courses, he finally was able to join the "hole-in-one" club in 2018.

Though Mike could not be defined with having an adventurous palette, he had a love for special homecooked meals and sugary treats.  His sister-in-laws, Stella and Mimi, would always make his favorite dishes while bringing all the family together to break bread, share a toast, and tell a joke or two.

His evening routine included checking in with the family, providing weather updates to those near and far, and talking with his best friend Brad on all topics of the day.  From discussing restaurants featured on The Food Network, the Niners season, current political climate or fact finding missions like "who is J Lo and why is she in the news" no topic was taboo and often the highlight of the day.  Laughter filled the house during his calls with Brad and was the perfect cap to close out the evening.

Mike loved his Danville community, especially his neighbors that became like family.  He was very active in the Carondelet High School community where his daughters attended and was a proud to be a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph Circle at Carondelet.

He was a passionate golfer, a train aficionado, an avid reader, and an expert joke teller.  He was fluent in movie quotes and classic rock and the best trivia player at the table.  He was loved beyond measure and is so dearly missed.

A memorial mass will be held on October 11, 2024, at 11:00am at St. Joan of Arc in San Ramon, CA (2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd).  A celebration of life will follow at Bay Club  Crow Canyon (711 Silver Lake Dr, Danville). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society or to the Widows and Orphans of SFPD.