"Deepest sympathies to all of Pat's family. He was an awesome man. I first met him many years ago in K-Mart. Always had a moment to talk and always smiling. He will truly be missed by many. Prayers for all of you."
In loving memory of
PATRICK J. "PAT" McMAHON
December 30, 1943 - February 22, 2018
Patrick J. Pat McMahon, 74, of Marquette, died peacefully Thursday evening, February 22, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family and under the care of Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice.
Pat was born on December 30, 1943 in Marquette, a son of the late Walter D. and Marion E. (Jensen) McMahon and was a lifelong Marquette resident. A 1962 graduate of Bishop Baraga High School, Pat proudly served his country for four years with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
After his service, Pat returned home and began working with WNMU TV, eventually becoming the manager of the electronics department at K-Mart, a job he held for 28 years. Following the closure of K-Mart, Pat went to work for Air Gas until his retirement in 2006. Retirement was not for Pat however, so he eventually started working for Marq Tran, working with them for approximately nine years.
Pat loved to fish and go camping. He especially enjoyed providing the spaghetti dinner for the crew at deer camp. He also enjoyed golfing in his free time. More than anything else however, Pat enjoyed spending valuable time with this family especially his annual sibling weekend. He was a lieutenant with the Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years. Pat was an avid Packer fan and also skated annually for the Pigs N Heat game.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sandy Dymond who he married on June 12, 1999 at Presque Isle Park in Marquette; four children, Shannon Lee McMahon of Marquette, James Patrick (Melissa) McMahon of Easley, South Carolina, Craig (Kathie) Stagliano of Negaunee and Christy (Robert) Baer of Ishpeming; five grandsons, Kendrick, Jeffrey, Kody, Kyle and Josh; siblings, Dan (Kathy) McMahon of West Bend, WI, Michael (Joanne) McMahon of St. Ignace, and Kay (David) Glass of Negaunee; a sister-in-law, Donna McMahon of Menominee, MI; mother-in-law, Bernice Dymond; brothers-in-law, Richard (Lori) Dymond and Ron Dymond; sisters-in-law, Lynn Dymond, Barb (Jim) Donato, Debbie (Mike) Massie; also several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death besides his parents were two brothers, Don and Bob McMahon and a brother-in-law, Ken Dymond.
Visitation will be held at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home in Marquette on Thursday, March 1st beginning at 2 p.m. until the time of the memorial service scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with Deacon Don Thoren officiating. Members of Marquette Township Volunteer Fire Department will act as honor guard. Spring burial with military honors will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. A luncheon will be served in the funeral home immediately following the service.
Memorials are preferred to the family.
Pats obituary can also be viewed at canalefuneral.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear about Pat. Sandy and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Pat for many, many years at K-Mart. Lots of good times."
"Please accept our sincerest sympathy and love. Pat has left us all with fun and fond memories. His friendliness and smiles is what we can all cherish . We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Russ and Mary K. Goulette Molaski "
"Pat was truly one of a kind, always laughing and joking. He will be dearly missed. My condolences to pats family, Don, tammy and todd"
"So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. You have my deepest sympathy."
"Seeing Pat & Sandy out & about was always filled with great laughter. We enjoyed the same things camping & our grandchildren. LOVE & HUGS Sandy & family... RIP Pat"
"I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a one in a million. He was so full of life and smiles. I worked with Pat for many years at K-mart and also had the pleasure of seeing him often at Hilltop RV as he loved to camp. Sandy he sure loved you! Prayers and so sad to hear of Pats passing. "
"McMahon Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
I worked with Pat many years ago at K-Mart 3000 in Marquette. I remember a lot of good laughs during those friendships. We would get paid in cash every Friday and a troop of us, Pat included, would head to the Villa Capri restaurant for some good food as a group.
Pat was always a good time. Such a fitting photo of him with a huge smile on his face. May he rest in peace. Such a nice guy.
Mary Pepin
Appleton, WI"
"May you RIP Pat"
"Sandy and the McMahon family:: I was gone out of state the last week and away from my computer and checking out the news from "back home". On return I did see that I have lost a dear friend-Pat. Pat was a very personable person to know and was a one of a kind type of guy- his wisdom and wit were known by many who were able to identify with him as a friend. He was a delight to all that knew him and he will surely be missed. Our most sincere condolences to the family of Pat McMahon- Al & Cheryl Lampi- Vista, CA"
"Dear Sandy and family, it is with sad hearts that we must say good bye to our dear friend Pat. I've known him since early school days. We've had a lot of fun thru the years. Marilyn Hult and I were his cheerleaders at the Pigs N Heat games with pom pom's and posters. He loved it. Also spent many a St. Patricks Day together at Flanigans. He was a great friend and we will miss him so much. Our sympathies to the family for their great loss of such a wonderful person.. We will miss him, but never forget him. "
"Dear Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was such a fun person and I enjoyed the many get-togethers with the Marquette Township Fire Department. He was a great man and will be truly missed. He is with the angels now. May God comfort you as you go through these dark days. My prayers are with you. "
"Dear Sandy and family, my heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Pat. I'm sorry I can't be there but know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Pat was a special person and a dear friend. He will be missed by Kathy and myself."