Delaware County Park Police Superintendent Scott Mahoney has lost his life to complications of COVID-19, the county announced today.

“He bravely served the residents of Delaware County with dedication and valor for almost 30 years,” states a county release.

Mahoney started as a patrolman for the Delaware County Park Police in 1992.

He rose through the ranks and was sworn in as the Chief of Delaware County Park police in 2019.

He oversaw 78 officers and staff that made up the Park Police force, according to Superintendent Mahoney’s LinkedIn page.

He was a part-time patrolman for Aldan, Clifton Heights, Colwyn, and Millbourne and a member of the Upper Darby Police Athletic League.

Mahoney was the founding member of the Delaware County Police Emerald Society.

He’s been a volunteer firefighter since 1990 in Upper Darby and graduated Upper Darby High School in 1991.

 Superintendent Mahoney was a devoted son, brother, husband, and father. He is survived by his mother Jean, his sister Kelly, his brother Chris, his wife Randi, and their four children Erin, Shamus, Rylie, and Kaylee.

“The County extends our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Scott, members of the Delaware County Park Police and County team, and to all of the law-enforcement partners who have worked with Scott over the years,” the release stated.