John Callies Obituary

CALLIES - John J., of Islip Terrace, LI on January 12, 2017. Proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Mamie Callies. Devoted father of Patricia, Kathleen, John J., Jr. and the late Maryanne. Loving father-in-law of Steve Stillwaggon, Randy Salamone, Lisa Callies and Michael Cannon. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Dearest son of the late Dorothy and George Callies. Fond brother of George, Diane and Michael. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Lit-urgy of Christian Burial Monday, 9:30AM at St. Peter the Apostle RC Church, Islip Terrace, LI. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. Visiting Sunday 2:00PM until 4:30PM and 7:00PM until 9:30PM.

Published by Newsday on Jan. 14, 2017.
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I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain and surround you, until you meet again, Psalm 147:3.
Linda

January 14, 2017

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Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home

200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W), NY 11747

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16

Liturgy

9:30 a.m.

St. Peter the Apostle RC Church

Islip Terrace, NY 11747

Jan

16

Interment

Calverton National Cemetery

Calverton, L.I., NY 11747

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