Anne Mahoney, devoted volunteer leader, dies at 99

Anne Elizabeth Hubbs Mahoney, a Valley Stream resident for more than seventy- five years, passed away peacefully at her home on June 19, 2023. She was 99.  Born in Rockville Centre on December 31, 1923 to Amanda and Walter Hubbs, Anne was the youngest of four children. Anne attended Rockville Centre schools, graduating from South Side High School

In 1941.  While a student, she excelled in various athletics, was a Blue Team Co-Captain, senior class VP, sports editor of the Tower and a cornetist in the varsity band.

In June 1942, Anne married John Edward “Ned” Mahoney, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary just prior to Ned’s death in 2012.  Following Ned’s honorable discharge from the Navy after World War II, Ned Mahoney Music, Ltd. was founded as a music studio, retail store and extensive instrument rental program, meeting the musical needs of Long Island’s public schools for more than 55 years.  Anne served as office manager and bookkeeper and kept the family business running smoothly into the early 2000s.

In addition to Ned Mahoney Music, Ltd., Anne was involved in community philanthropy and various positions at Grace United Methodist Church, Valley Stream.  She was delivering food weekly for Meals-on-Wheels and helping provide various services to those in need through the FISH organization.  She was an avid volunteer with the Nation ALS Foundation in New York City.  Together, Anne and Ned organized several successful benefit concerts for Lou Gehrig’s Disease research from 1978-1983.

At Grace Church, Anne served in many capacities.  She served as President of the Board of Trustees, Lay Leader, Treasurer of the Thrift Shop, member of the Westminster Ringers, the adult handbell choir, was active in the women’s circle known as Guild and more. Above all else, Anne was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend.  Her family and friends meant the world to her and she to them.

A private burial was held at Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery on June 22, with Pastor Jeffrey Hooker officiating.  A memorial service celebrating Anne’s  life will take place at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 AM. 

Anne is survived by her daughters, Barbara Hamel Raymond and Carol Tepper Steven, grandchildren Jessica Fiermonti Michael, Lisa Horten John and David Tepper.  Great grandchildren are Michael and Taylor Fiermontiand Brooks and Ellie Horten.  She is predeceased by her son, David Carl, and daughter-in-law, Lydia.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church Book of Remembrance/Music Ministry at gracevsny.org.