Matthew John Mahoney, age 31, a longtime resident of Braintree, died suddenly, Thursday, September 14, 2023 after a long struggle against substance use.

Matthew was born in Quincy, raised and educated in Plymouth and Braintree. He was a graduate of Braintree High School, Class of 2010, and had attended the Massachusetts School of Barbering in Quincy. He lived in Braintree for most of his life.

Matthew was employed as a laborer in the construction industry, working for MBO Precast, Inc. of Carver for several years.

He was an avid Boston sports fan and had an affinity for animals, especially dogs. He was loyal to his family and friends and cherished time spent with them.

Beloved son of Daniel J. Mahoney, Jr. of Plymouth and Maureen M. (O’Rourke) Mahoney of Sebastian, Fla.

Devoted brother of Daniel J. Mahoney and his fiancée Christina Luberto of Jamaica Plain, Michael J. Mahoney and his girlfriend Amanda Crory of Braintree, and Bridget M. Mahoney of Quincy.

Dear uncle of James D. Mahoney.

Much-loved grandson of the late Alma M. (Coletti) and Daniel J. Mahoney, Sr., the late Theresa M. (Anthony) Hillner and John C. “Jack” O’Rourke.

Matthew is also survived by his loving girlfriend, Kirstin Fraine of Braintree, and many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Thursday, September 21, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish in Sacred Heart Church, 72 Washington Street, Weymouth, on Friday, September 22, at 10:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Matthew’s memory may be made to Shultz’s Guest House, 13 Burgess Lane, Dedham, MA 02026 or by visiting www.sghrescue.org.