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Richard Callahan Obituary

Of Stoneham, formerly of Charlestown, October 26, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Anna F. (Wallace). Devoted father of Ann Marie Maloney and her husband Fintan of Medford, Patricia F. Reopell and her husband Brian of Stoneham. Loving grandfather of Katie and Michael Maloney both of Medford, Thomas and Matthew Reopell both of Stoneham. Brother of Helen "Honey" Lynch of Woburn and the late Edward "Chris", John and Robert Callahan, Rita Loughman and Mary White. Funeral from the John H. Sawyer Funeral Home, 329 Bunker Hill Street, CHARLESTOWN, Tuesday, October 30 at 9:10 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Francis de Sales Church, Charlestown at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Late Veteran WW II US Navy. Retired Employee of U.S. Postal Service. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2007.

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Charlie McGonagle

October 30, 2007

Patty,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dad.

Peter & Jenna Boccelli

October 29, 2007

Tommy, Patty, & Family -
We just wanted to say sorry for your loss. He was a great man and always a joy to talk with.

judy ridge

October 29, 2007

Patty,
I just heard about your dad and am so sorry. I know you have a lot of great memories and they will carry on for years to come.
My condolences to you and your family.

jean and Bob Corry

October 29, 2007

To Patty and Bry and the boys,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers and with you. Love Jean and Bob

Mike Casey

October 28, 2007

Mr. Callahan,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Navy during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Judy Barry

October 28, 2007

Patty, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

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