Jack Mahoney

He was born in Lansing, Illinois, a small suburban town on the southside of Chicago. He had a “southside” attitude when it came to the two baseball teams in the area. He was always rooting for the superior White Sox and felt strongly about the inferior Cubs.

Jack was the oldest of six children and helped a great deal in raising his five siblings. Unfortunately, he never had any children of his own to use his protective, caring skills.

Jack earned a partial scholarship to Duke University for his hard work and intellect. He worked in the student dining hall to cover the remaining tuition. After a short time, he was promoted to the maître d’ of the Oak Room, an exclusive dining option on campus. It was this experience that set him on a professional path in hospitality.

His first position in the industry was with the up and coming Holiday Inn. He quickly moved up the management ladder. He discovered his true calling was in the Administration of country clubs. He found pleasure ensuring that the members were satisfied. The hospitality industry gave Jack the opportunity to live in many lovely areas across the country. One of the stops along his career was Pinehurst Country Club here in Denver, Colorado.

Jack retired in 2012. He and his wife, Celia, moved back to Colorado where they became members at Pinehurst Country Club. This gave him the chance to enjoy his friends from the past and to improve his golf game.

Jack’s last few days were at Julia Temple Healthcare Center. The staff was very caring and compassionate as he passed into eternal rest.