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Edward Francis Mahon, 95, of North Haven passed away peacefully on May 17 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lucille Stimpson Mahon. Ed was born in New Haven on June 16, 1923, the son of the late Thomas H. and Mary Farren Mahon.

He served his country faithfully in the US Army Air Corps during World War II servicing the planes for the invasion of Normandy and received the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal. Ed worked for Winchester’s Repeating Arms and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. A real entrepreneur, he was the owner and operator of Hi-Temp Manufacturing Company and Roller Haven of North Haven. Ed was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Donaher Council, North Haven, and the Knights of St. Patrick. He loved golfing with his brothers at Sleeping Giant and was an avid skier with the North Haven Ski Club. He was passionate about sports and a lifelong Boston Red Sox and Celtics fan. Most of all, Ed enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he loved unconditionally.

He was the father of David (Bud Murphy) Mahon and Maureen (Richard) Zeender; and the grandfather of Adam and Eric Zeender. He was the brother of Elizabeth Kossick, Walter (Mary) Mahon, Raymond (Mary) Mahon, Donald Mahon, and Jerome Mahon. He was predeceased by William Mahon, Thomas Mahon, Jr., Helen Hughes, John “Jake” Mahon, and Robert Mahon. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was one of the best.

The visiting hours were May 21 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession left the funeral home on May 22 for a Mass of Christian burial in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven. Interment with full military honors followed in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis and St. Rose of Lima School, 423 Ferry St., New Haven, CT 06513, or a charity of one’s choice. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.