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CALLAHAN, Sven Kevin Loving father, son, brother, and uncle died on November 10 at the age of 50. Kevin went by many names: S.K., Cal, Kev, Sven, and Bro. He graduated from Rhinebeck High School in 1976 and went on to earn his Bachelors from Northeastern University and an MBA from Babson College. Kevin lived in Bedford, Massachusetts. A certified financial planner, he had recently opened an office of Ameriprise Financial Services in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Kevin was an avid, expert skier who traveled the world ever looking for challenging pistes and fresh powder. He loved jazz, Octoberfests, horse races at Saratoga and the Yankees. Kevin has two sons, Drew and Reed Callahan, of Lexington, Massachusetts. Kevin's greatest joy was spending time with them coaching their sports teams, skiing, going to movies, golfing, traveling, going to B.C. basketball games and playing video games. Kevin is also survived by his family in Rhinebeck: his father, Francis P. Callahan; his mother Marianne Callahan; his sister Maretta Callahan and her husband Daniel Shanahan and their children Nathaniel and Nora; his sister Susanne Callahan and her husband John Katomski and their children Anna-Sophia and Ian. Kevin will be deeply missed by his extended family and his loving friends. The funeral was held on November 15th in Rhinebeck, NY. Friends, colleagues, and family are invited to a celebration of Kevin's life on Wednesday, December 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, MA. To send a condolence to the family and/or to make a donation in Kevin's name, please visit www.dapsonchestney.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 24, 2008.

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Jeff Kline

December 8, 2008

I had the opportunity to hang out with Kevin on a number of BSSC ski trips - he was always a good guy - 50 was way too young to lose him. When I do my first run of the season, he'll be with me in spirit. This run's for you, Kevin...

Mark Carrig

December 2, 2008

The best are taken all too soon! I skiied with Kevin in Zermat, and greatly enjoyed his company. An expert skiier, but always tolerant of those who weren't. A real guy.....My condolences to the family and to all who had the pleasure of knowing him!

Randy Friedman

December 1, 2008

Kevin was an active member here at Boston Ski & Sports Club. I had the pleasure of meeting him at many BSSC meetings and events. His smile, friendlyness, and enthusiasm will be sorely missed. Heaven got another great skier and person.
Randy Friedman
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Dianne Ginn

November 24, 2008

You will be greatly missed: your smile, your enthusiasm, your consideration for others, your professional opinions and all those stories about your adventures with the boys.

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