MAHONY, John D. of Roslindale passed away January 14, 2022. Beloved husband of 35 years to Arlene Swan-Mahony. Loving father of Kate Mahony and her fiancé Jared Buckley of Portsmouth, N.H. and Elizabeth Mahony of Brooklyn, N.Y. Dear brother of Paul Mahony of Amesbury and Ann Mahony of Kensington, MD. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John was the devoted son of the late Barbara (Sullivan) and Paul T. Mahony. John worked for many years serving the families throughout Boston neighborhoods developing affordable housing. Most of all John loved spending time with his family at their summer home in Little Compton R.I. and tending to his vegetable and flower garden. John could frequently be found "puttering" around his yard and walking his dog in the Arnold Arboretum. Most of all John was a kind gentleman and dedicated friend to many. A Celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to either the Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave, Boston, Ma 02118. (gbfb.org),Brady United, 840 First Street, NE Suite 400, Washington, DC20002. (bradyunited.org) or Dorchester Bay Economic Development, 594 Columbia Road, Dorchester, Ma 02125. (dbedc.org).