Joe McMahon

January 31, 1934 - May 2, 2021

Joseph F. McMahon, age 87, of West Cape May and formerly of King of Prussia, PA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 2, 2021. Joe was a graduate of LaSalle University and the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, where he received his Master’s Degree. At Elwyn Institutes for more than 30 years, Joe provided social services to individuals with disabilities and their families. He was certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a mediator in special education disputes. He was a past-president of the National Association of Social Workers (Pennsylvania chapter); a hearing officer for the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation; a board member of Montgomery County (PA) Children and Youth, and more recently, an acting-president of the West Cape May Shade Tree Commission. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deedie; two children, Christine (Tom) Barnes of Havertown, Pa, and Joseph (Jennie) McMahon of Scottsdale, AZ; eight beloved grandchildren, Estelle, Jane, Tom, Joe, David, Serena, Max and Addie; a great grandchild, Holden, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Joe was proud of his service in the United States Air Force and his skills as a master gardener. He was known for his innovative carpentry, gentle joie de vivre, dry sense of humor and keen sense of pop culture. Joe loved parties, good food and music, the Philadelphia Eagles and a cold beer. He loved well and was well-loved by all. Joe’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday (May 8th) at 10am in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington St., Cape May. Interment with military honors will follow in the Cape May County Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics of Delaware County, PO Box 1202, Havertown, PA 19083.