Michael John McMahon

Michael John McMahon, age 76 of Newark DE, passed away at home on New Year’s Day 2024. Mike was born to William McMahon and Marie Beierle McMahon in Milwaukee, WI on November 24, 1947. The family moved to Wilmington, DE in July 1963 when Mike was 15 years of age. He graduated from Brandywine High School in 1966 and then attended the University of Delaware. Mike served in the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam War. After returning from Viet Nam, he married Lois Gray. They had two children, Barbara and Kevin. Mike was a hard worker and dedicated employee. He was initially employed with C & D Contractors, as an estimator. He later worked for the DuPont Company as a cost engineer. While working there, he had the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands, Northern Ireland and Mexico. He also spent several years working at the DuPont site in Charlotte, NC. After leaving DuPont, he continued to work as a cost engineer/estimator for various subcontractors, most recently at Quesenberry Carpentry. After the end of his first marriage, Mike later married Janet Rein. They enjoyed traveling together and took many trips to Myrtle Beach and Aruba. Mike was a car enthusiast and built and drag raced cars in his youth. Mike was an avid follower of NASCAR and a Jeff Gordon fan, loved Chevy cars, Ford trucks and cheered on the Phillies and Eagles. He enjoyed gummy bears, black licorice, a good steak, a glass of fine Scotch and a cold beer. He looked forward to his birthday each year, knowing that someone in the family would bake the special cheesecake that was named in his honor. Mike was skilled at home improvement projects. At one time, he built an addition that doubled the size of his home. Mike was generous with his time and talents. He could frequently be found helping friends and family with their home projects. Mike was a quiet man, and a loving husband and father. His family meant the world to him. He is survived by his wife, Janet; his daughter, Barbara Vogel (David); and son, Kevin McMahon (Terri). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Steven Vogel (Nikki), Dylan Vogel (Abby), Megan Vogel (James), Kaitlyn McCoin (Lee), Cash McMahon, Madison Reeder, Jordan Reeder, Delaney Reeder, Tyler Reeder; and great-grandchildren: Grayson Vogel, Austin Vogel, Dawson Vogel, Jensen Vogel, Alaia Vogel-Hurt and Peter McCoin. Mike also leaves behind five siblings: Kathleen Dunn, Thomas McMahon (Noreen), Timmothy McMahon (Debbie), Matthew McMahon (Debbie) and Eileen Schultz (Rob), along with numerous nieces and nephews, family friends, and his beloved Goldendoodles, Rusty and Heidi. He was predeceased by his parents, William McMahon and Marie Beierle McMahon, his brother-in-law Robert Dunn; his first wife, Lois; and sister-in-law, Lee Ann McMahon. The family would like to thank Dr. Brian Nam, thoracic surgeon at the Helen Graham Cancer Center and Dr. Scott Schaeffer for their commitment and dedication over the past several years. On Saturday, January 27, 2024, visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 AM to 11:00 Am, at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a celebration of Mike’s life at 11 AM. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations either be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) or Paws for People (pawsforpeople.org). For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley .com

Michael John McMahon

November 24, 1947 - January 1, 2024

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