William E. McMahon ’63

WILLIAM E. McMAHON, Palm Coast, FL, died November 29, 2022. Bill grew up in Fall River, MA, and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Saint Michael’s. A member of Air Force ROTC, Bill was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force in June 1964 and began pilot training. He was stationed in Tucson, AZ, where he met and married Annie Sloan. In 1966, he was ordered to Vietnam, where he was assigned to the 559th Tactical Fighter Squadron and flew the Phantom F-4. He returned home in late 1967, separating from the Air Force as a captain soon afterward. For his heroic service, Bill was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with several other decorations. In 1971, Bill returned to Fall River to become a high school teacher of history, anthropology, and Western political thought. He retired in 2000. Bill loved travel, camping, hiking, boating, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife Annie, three children, five grandchildren, and extended family. If you have memories of Bill to share, his family requests that you email them to McMahonMemorial@gmail.com.