Raymond L. "Red" McMahon

Raymond L. “Red” McMahon, 85, of Cranston, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012, at the Providence VA Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Masciarelli) McMahon. Born in Salina, PA., he was the son of the late William Roy and Roxie (Wilson) McMahon.

As a young man, Red received the Bituminous Miner’s Certificate for Competency and Qualification and worked alongside his Dad in the T. H. Davison and Son Coal Mine in Josephine Pennsylvania.

He was an Army Veteran of WWII and served as a Private in the 777th Quartermaster Service Battalion and Company K 4th Regiment. Mr. McMahon was a rifleman and transportation specialist and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. He was extremely proud to have served his country. After receiving an honorable discharge, he relocated to RI.
Red was employed in the trucking industry for many years and retired in 1988 from the International Building Wrecking Company and soon after moved with his wife to Middleburg, FL. After enjoying FL’s warm climate and meeting and entertaining many new friends, Red and Lizzy returned home to RI in 2004.

He is survived by eight daughters, Patricia Farland, Susan McMahon Sepe, Karen Brown, Debra Barry, Elaine McMahon, Sheila Matarese, Robin McMahon and Stacey Santoro; seven sons, Raymond,William, Richard, Louis, Kevin, Kenneth and Scott McMahon; 21 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is the brother of Helen Finnegan of Johnstown, PA, Jean Pavelchick, of Josephine, PA, Betty Frantz, of Ravenna, OH, Lelia Wilkinson of Akron, OH and the late Evelyn Kostro.

His funeral will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10 a.m. with a service to follow at 11 a.m. in the Maceroni Funeral Home, 1381 Smith St., North Providence. Visitation Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. Burial with Military Honors will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. Donations in his memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans of RI, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908.