Valerie Patak Callan

1933 - 2018

BORN

1933

DIED

2018

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DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - Maitland Chapel

9001 N. Orlando Ave.

Maitland, Florida

Valerie Callan Obituary

CALLAN, Valerie Patak Valerie Patak Callan of Altamonte Springs, FL, died on September 23, 2018 in Orlando, FL surrounded by family. She had recently celebrated her 85th birthday with her family. Valerie was born in Ennis, TX, to Willie and Annie (Parma) Patak. Valerie graduated high school from Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy and married Francis P. Callan in Dallas. Her husband's work in aerospace engineering re-located the family to Cincinnati and then to the Central Florida area in 1963, where they raised their family of eight children. After a 23-year hiatus, Valerie returned to the workforce at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She attended night school at Rollins, earning a degree in Accounting. After graduation, Valerie remained at Rollins as a Senior Accountant in the Finance Department until her retirement. She remained an active member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs, FL, the Catholic Counsel of Women, and other ministries since 1963. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Frank, and their eldest son, Edward. She is survived by their children, Ann, Monica, Lori, Tom, Meg, Jim (Walley), and Dan (Julie), daughters-in-law, Anne Heideck and Alison Yurko; and four grandchildren, Delaney, Claire, Paige, and Matthew. She is also survived by three brothers, Bernard (Adell) Patak, Raymond (Judy) Patak, and Paul (Betty) Patak, all from the Dallas area, and a large family of nieces, nephews, and cousins (Pataks and Parmas). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 9am at St. John's Catholic Church in Ennis, TX, with a reception to follow at the Knights of Columbus in Ennis at 10am.

Published by Dallas Morning News on Oct. 10, 2018.
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Under Gods kingdom on earth aging and death will no longer happen as imperfection and bad conditions will be things of the past. Is. 65: 17-25

October 11, 2018

You have my deepest sympathy. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May God and his son Jesus Christ bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

October 10, 2018

My deepest sympathies are with your family doing this sad time. May the words at first Thessalonians fourth chapter and verse14 bring you comfort.

Veeta Frederick

October 10, 2018

I'm sorry about your loss. A comforting thought from the Bible I enjoy is John 3:16. I hope you find comfort in this.

Esther

October 10, 2018

Tom Callan,,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss...Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,
Dave and Theresa Pelaez
Vandalia, Ohio

October 3, 2018

When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Therefore, treasure the special times spent with your loved one-draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God's word and his loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

Richard Altman

October 1, 2018

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September 25, 2018

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Memorial Events
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Sep

28

Rosary

5:30 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Altamonte Springs, FL

Sep

28

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Altamonte Springs, FL

Sep

29

Visitation

2:30 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Altamonte Springs, FL

Sep

29

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church

Altamonte Springs, FL

Oct

13

Memorial service

9:00 a.m.

St. John's Catholic Church

Ennis, TX

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DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory - Maitland Chapel

9001 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751

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