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Joseph Callahan Obituary

Of Hyde Park, formerly of Donegal, Ireland, July 15. Beloved husband of Frances F. (Claffey). Devoted brother of Barney, Patrick and Kathleen McGonagle all of Donegal Ireland and the late Daniel and John. Loving uncle of Patrick Callahan of Harwich and Dr. Mary Kszystyniak of Plymouth. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK, Friday at 11 AM. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church at 12 noon. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday evening 4-8 PM; children's room available. Please in lieu of flowers all donations in Joe's memory can be made to Most Precious Blood Church, 43 Maple St., Hyde Park MA 02136. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury. Directions and guestbook visit thomasfuneralhomes.com. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park(617) 361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 17, 2008.

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Joan Ganley

July 31, 2008

Dear Aunt Frances,
We are so very sorry to hear the sad news of Uncle Joe's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Jimmy, Joan and Michelle Ganley
xoxoxo

Mary Corrigan

July 21, 2008

Frances:

I just heard that Joe died and I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

PJ Callahan

July 17, 2008

Uncle Joe was a huge part of my youth. Saturday breakfasts, laughing and playing in our house. It was a great time for all of us. Thanks for the love and kindness

John And Bridget Corboy

July 17, 2008

Frances We Are So Sorry For Your Loss. John And Bridget From The Irish Club. God Bless You.

Alana Ganley

July 17, 2008

In loving memory a wonderful uncle.
Uncle Joe you will always live in my heart and prayers.
Love Alana

Brendan Ganley

July 17, 2008

Frances,

Uncle Joe was an incredible individual who had a tremendously positive impact on the Ganley Family. He will certainly be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brendan Ganley
Calgary, Alberta

GERALDINE MATTHEWS

July 17, 2008

Aunt Frances, we are so sad at the passing of Uncle Joe. We will miss his boyish smile. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. From Geraldine and family in London, Ontario, Canada

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