Bud Mahoney (Walter J. Jr.) died peacefully on June 13,2023 in Northampton, Massachusetts surrounded by family and friends. Bud was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and is survived by his sister Rev. Eileen Mahoney, his daughter Julia Faruq (Umar), granddaughter Jasmine Davidson (Collin) and his great granddaughter Hayden Jane Davidson.

Bud attended Canisius High School in Buffalo, N.Y. and Georgetown University. He received law and public policy degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. His most prized initiatives were the historic restoration of the NYS Capitol and  a program to preserve indigenous peoples culture in New Zealand.

Bud never lost the core principles of his childhood faith. He delved deeply into diverse spiritual traditions, believing that we are all interconnected, part of the Greater Whole. He often visited the Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Ma. and regularly enjoyed Hindu chanting with groups of friends.

He was a natural philosopher and political analyst who relentlessly engaged his friends in exploring how we could create a more just and compassionate world. Among his very last words were, “Wonders never cease, for holy is the darkness and all shall be released.”

His friends and family will remember him for his constant search for meaning and especially for his generous, open heart.

All services are private

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