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“Aunt Mary, I am so sorry about the loss of Uncle John. The kids remember him as the Uncle who loved shrimp. Cathy
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1 of 29 | Posted by: cathy rosenfeld - louisville, KY
“As a youngster I would see Uncle John on a weekend morning when he would arrive after walking from Waltham to our house in Newton. I was always...Read More »
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2 of 29 | Posted by: Karen Callahan - Marlborough, MA
“Aunt Mary, I am so sorry about the loss of Uncle John. The kids remember him as the Uncle who loved shrimp. Cathy
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3 of 29 | Posted by: cathy rosenfeld - louisville, KY
“Dear Aunt Mary & Family, I’m so saddened by the loss of Uncle John. His unlimited love and devotion for your family was most evident whenever...Read More »
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4 of 29 | Posted by: Kathleen Callahan - Waltham, MA
“I have so many wonderful memories with Uncle John and will miss him terribly. I know he is still with us though, looking down on us all, and after...Read More »
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5 of 29 | Posted by: Mary-Rachel - Boston, MA
“Dear Elaine, John, Jack, Molly and Harry, I am so very saddened to have of heard of your sudden loss. After reading your father/grandfather's ...Read More »
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6 of 29 | Posted by: Linda Coldrick - Marlboro, MA
“I will always remember Uncle John's wit, breadth of knowledge, and love of family. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. I will...Read More »
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7 of 29 | Posted by: Joe Barnes - Needham, MA
“Dear Mrs. Callahan, Elaine, John, Jack, Molly, Harry & the Callahan Family, Our memory of your Husband, Dad, Grandfather, is that of a man of...Read More »
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8 of 29 | Posted by: kathleen brown-reid - MARLBOROUGH, MA
“Dear Pa, Thanks for being there for our entire family,especially Elaine. Your impact on Jack,Molly and Harry will never be forgotten. You never...Read More »
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9 of 29 | Posted by: John Rhatigan - Hudson, MA
“Pa, I will miss your sense of humor, and the way you welcomed me into your home, your limited appointments schedule at the coffee shop, and your...Read More »
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10 of 29 | Posted by: Julianna Schopper - Arlington, MA
“From the Rhatigan family in Florida, we all wish to extend our deepest condolances to everyone in the Callahan family.Sorry we can't all be there,...Read More »
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11 of 29 | Posted by: Mike Rhatigan - Citrus Springs, FL
“Pa- I can't believe you are gone from this world but I know that I will never forget you and the impact you have had on my life. I always looked...Read More »
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12 of 29 | Posted by: Kristina - Sturbridge, MA
“We will never forget the special times we had with Uncle John... I was retelling the many great stories with my mother just a few days ago... Our...Read More »
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13 of 29 | Posted by: John Rosenfeld - Hoboken, NJ
“Aunt Mary, We are very sorry for your lose. You and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love ...Read More »
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14 of 29 | Posted by: Scott and Beth Beaton - SC
“John & Collette Our thoughts are with you, and we are so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful site to read about your Father. He had a long...Read More »
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15 of 29 | Posted by: Jerry & Patricia Henry - NH
“Mary, Our prayers go out to you and your family at this time of your loss.
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16 of 29 | Posted by: Janice & John Palmer - MA
“Dear Mary, Please accept my sincere condolences on your great loss. I will always remember John for his kindness and acceptence of me when, as a 12...Read More »
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17 of 29 | Posted by: Elva Costello - Charlottetown
“Pa, You're such an important part of my life, and I have so many wonderful memories of you. From fishing with you as a kid, to meeting you at the...Read More »
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18 of 29 | Posted by: Joseph Provenzano - Arlington, MA
“To the Callahan Family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time....Read More »
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19 of 29 | Posted by: Debi Nadler - las vegas, NV
“Dear Uncle John, Your famous "Callahan sense of humor" will be remembered forever. I'll never forget when you went into your kitchen and...Read More »
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20 of 29 | Posted by: Laura and Damien McCann - Waltham, MA
“As a youngster I would see Uncle John on a weekend morning when he would arrive after walking from Waltham to our house in Newton. I was always...Read More »
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21 of 29 | Posted by: Karen Callahan - Marlborough, MA
“I share in your grief and hope God will be with to help you in your sorrow. Kay Broughton
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22 of 29 | Posted by: Kay Broughton - Indianapolis, IN
“pa, i never got to say thank you for being such an amazing grandfather to me. i have so many good memories with you and every second i spent with you...Read More »
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23 of 29 | Posted by: katie callahan - amesbury, MA
“I will miss you, Uncle John. Thinking of you will always make me smile. Love, Carolyn
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24 of 29 | Posted by: Carolyn and Kevin Hough - Natick, MA
“Pa, I will miss our talks and laughs at Xmas.Thank you for the best gift of all, MaryAnne. You were a wonderful grandfather to Joseph and Kristina...Read More »
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25 of 29 | Posted by: Vin Provenzano - Sturbridge, MA
“To the Entire Callahan Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your Dad. I think one of my favorites is him taking...Read More »
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26 of 29 | Posted by: Denise Goguen Barilone - Nashua, NH
“Dad, You have taught me, by example, to find joy in the simple but important things in life...sitting out on a sunny day...observing nature.....Read More »
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27 of 29 | Posted by: MaryAnne Callahan Provenzano - MA
“We share your sadness. We will keep you all in our prayers. May God bless and sustain you.
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28 of 29 | Posted by: John and Gloria Giles - FL
“Dad, Pa We love you and will miss you more than words can say, Elaine, John, Jack, Molly and Harry
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29 of 29 | Posted by: elaine callahan rhatigan - hudson, MA
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Waltham – Mr. John L. Callahan, Sr., of Waltham, died Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home. He was 83.John was born in South Boston on November 24, 1925, a son of the late Jeremiah J. and Mary E. (Lynch) Callahan and had been a Waltham resident for the past seventy-five years. Until his retirement he worked as an insurance adjuster for Allstate Insurance Company following a 37 year career with them.At the age of 17, John joined the United States Marine Corps where he served aboard the U.S.S. Missouri as part of the ship's Marine Detachment. He was an anti-aircraft gunner and participated during the invasions at Iwo Jima in February, 1945 and at Okinawa three months later. After the war he attended college on the G.I. Bill and graduated from Suffolk Law School in 1952.John was an avid walker who could often be seen miles from home. His sons remember attending their first Red Sox game with their Dad in large measure because they walked to Fenway Park from their home in North Waltham; and came home the same way! He leaves his wife of 55 years, Mary L. (Beaton) Callahan; his children, Joan Broughton and her husband, John, of Alexandria, Virginia, MaryAnne Provenzano and her husband, Vincent, of Sturbridge, Elaine Rhatigan and her husband, John, of Hudson, John L. Callahan, Jr. and his wife, Colette Spenard, of North Conway, New Hampshire and James J. Callahan and his wife, Courtney, of Fitchburg; his grandchildren, Joseph and Kristina Provenzano, Jack, Molly and Harry Rhatigan and Jimmy and Katie Callahan; his brother, Edward F. Callahan of Waltham; his sister, Geraldine Bolton of Burlington; and many nieces and nephews.John was also a brother of the late Mary L. Barnes and Thomas P. Callahan.Family and friends will honor and remember John's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Friday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Brigid Church, 2001 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
