William E. Mooney Jr.

William E “Mike” Mooney, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. His passing has left a void in the hearts of all those who knew him. Known as Mike by his friends, he will be greatly missed for his kind heart, unwavering dedication, infectious smile, and great sense of humor. Born on October 12, 1944, in Atlantic City, NJ, to William and Josephine Mooney, Mike grew up in Brigantine, NJ, where he met lifelong friends and starred on the Atlantic City High School wrestling team. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi where he met the love of his life, Marla. During college, Mike delayed his education and enlisted in the US Army, completed the rigorous Ranger school, and later became part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit during the Vietnam War. His bravery and dedication in combat to his country were recognized with several awards, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Mike and Marla settled in Severna Park, MD, after Mike accepted a work promotion, where they raised their four children. Mike enjoyed a successful career in the floor covering distribution business, where he was known for his hard work, loyalty, and integrity. He treated his clients as friends and built relationships that lasted decades with many of his business associates. Mike was a devoted family man who loved playing golf, listening to music, spending vacations at the beach or Deep Creek Lake, coaching his son Bill’s travel soccer team, watching sci-fi movies, and spending time with his long-time friends. But the one constant in Mike’s life was his love for family. He was a devoted husband to Marla for over 50 years, a loving father to his four children, and cherished every minute he got to spend with his eight grandchildren. He loved attending all the soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey games his children played over the years. His passion for sports led him to start the Severna Park Sting soccer club, which he coached for many years with great success. Coach Mooney influenced countless young soccer players over the years and was something he was very proud of and a big part of his legacy. Mike will be remembered as a loyal friend, a coach, a wise mentor, and a dedicated leader, and he touched the lives of countless people with his generosity and kindness. His legacy will live on through his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Marla; his children, Chris, Diane, Bill, and Emily; his grandchildren, Sophia, Charlotte, Isabella, Aiden, Scarlett, Nathan, Madison, and Elle; his brother, Tim; his mother-in-law, Dixie; his brother-in-law, Bazile; his sisters-in-law, Chris, Jeannie, and Cissy; his sons-in-law, James and Billy; his daughters-in-law, Katy and Mikelle; his nephews, Justin, Bazile, and Joe; and his nieces, Mellissa and Sarah. Visitation will be at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 408 S. Liberty Street, Centreville, MD on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 10 a.m. with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compass Hospice, 160 Coursevall Drive, Centreville, MD, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

William E. Mooney Jr.

October 12, 1944 - May 12, 2023