Francis J. Callery

Francis J. Callery Beloved Uncle, Veteran LOWELL Francis J. Callery, 83, a lifelong Lowell resident, died on November 27, 2008, after a brief illness. He was born in Lowell, on August 6, 1925, a son of the late James J. and Catherine (Morris) Callery. He was predeceased by his brothers, James J. Callery, Jr., and John J. Callery. Mr. Callery attended Lowell Schools, and graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1943. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He was a retiree of New England Telephone/Nynex. Mr. Callery was well known in the Centralville section where he lived for 75 years. He currently resided at Father Norton Manor in Lowell. He was affectionately called "Da" by two generations of his family. He was a sports fan who followed all pro, college and local sports. He enjoyed the company of his family, and many friends. He also enjoyed a good meal, a cigar, and a bottle of Bud Light. Mr. Callery will be remembered as a kind, generous man by all who were fortunate to know him. He is survived by his niece and her partner, Sharon Callery and Ray Costello; his nephews, Michael Callery and his wife, Mary, Patrick Callery and his wife, Karen, Kevin Callery and James Callery; his sister-in-law, Alice Callery. He is loved by grand and great nieces and nephews, Cara Conley, Michael Conley, Catherine Callery, Sean Callery, Timothy Callery, Conor Callery, Nathan McCarthy, Eleanor Callery, Emily Callery, Brian Callery, Erin Conley, and Michaela Conley. He is also survived by his dear friends, Helene and Artie Parent, and his friends at Father Norton Manor. CALLERY Francis J. Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME 327 Hildreth Street, from 1 until 3 PM on Sunday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 10 A.M. in St. Michael Church. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com