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GEORGE J. CALLAHAN Jr.

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Medfield High School

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Alexander F. Thomas and Sons Funeral Home - Walpole

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Walpole, Massachusetts

GEORGE CALLAHAN Obituary

CALLAHAN, George J., Jr. Of Walpole, Nov. 6, surrounded by his loving family, age 71. Beloved husband of Diane (McIntyre) of 47 years. Devoted father of Lisa Walsh and her husband Tom of Hull, Colleen Steinmeyer and her husband Neil of Amesbury, and Kevin and his wife Andrea of Walpole. Cherished brother of Robert of Needham, Edward of Riverside, RI, and Daniel of Needham. Loving "Papa George" of 5 grandchildren and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, inlaws & friends. Funeral from the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, Monday morning at 8, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, Walpole, at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday evening from 4-8. Interment will be private at the family's request. George was a long-time teacher for 36 years at Medfield High School and he was also the golf coach for over 20 years. For directions and guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons FH Walpole 508 668 0154

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE CALLAHAN

11 Entries

Paul Carbone

November 17, 2013

I was a teacher at Medfield H.S. from 1961-'68, and a colleage of George's. However, always during my tenure in education, continued a distant association with my former friends and colleagues in the Medfield P.S. The last time I socialized with George was when we attended the 40th reunion of the Medfield H.S. class of '67. Along with fellow colleagues John Cuoco, Robert Hersey, Bernard Shea, and our fellow students we had a great time reminiscing and embellishing old time and experiencing. Since retiring as a professional educator after 48 years of service, some of the most happy and memorable times of my career were during my years at Medfield H.S. (i.e., when we were all feldglings spreading our wings at the beginning of our careers in education). My memories of George as a colleague and friend are both happy and positive. I remember him as an excellent teacher who was truly respected by his colleagues and most important the students who were lucky enough to have him as a teacher and/or coach. Since leaving Medfield H.S. and moving on in 1968, the times I saw George were few, but I always enjoyed seeing and remensing old times with him when our paths crossed. When I heard of his passing, especially as it relates to my memory of the last time I saw him, need-less-to-say I was both shocked and saddened. My prayers and thoughts are for George and his family during this time of great loss in your lives. May he be united with the many colleagues we both shared during our tenures at Medfield H.S. who have since passed on (i.e., Tom Blake, Jim Morris, Jack McGrath, Bob Hersey to mention a few). God Bless and keep George and be with his family.

November 11, 2013

Our sincere condolances to the Callahan family. George and Francis (Buzzy) and many other Needham skaters met to play ice hockey on Rosemary Lake. George was an awesome skater and a talented hockey player. Both he and Francis attended BC High School and were honor roll students. His
contagious smile and kind ways are always in my mind.
His good ways influenced everyone who knew him. We will all miss him dearly. Sincerely , Bob and Cathy Toran

Richard & Frances Anderson

November 9, 2013

Dear Diane and Family; George was a special friend; patient, kind, and true.
I have many great memories and stories of playing golf with George and his brother Dan. One special memory:
Byron Nelson, watching us play one day stated “George had the best swing at Ponkapoag”. Can't remember what Byron said about my swing, but George, who would always give people a piece of his heart rather than a piece of his mind, would turn to his brother Dan and say that was a perfect “Catenary”. Who am I to question a math teacher? I will a;ways remember George as a person who's face was always full of sunshine and a smile for one and all. Playing golf with George and his brother Dan was one of the greatest pleasures in life one could ask for.
Our Deepest Condolences.
Richard and Frances Anderson

Tass Filledes

November 9, 2013

Dear Diane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. George was an outstanding teacher. His students loved and respected him. He was a true friend to all of our faculty at Medfield High School. We all will miss him greatly. -- Tass Filledes

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Kristen Keleher Page

November 9, 2013

Mr Callahan was a wonderful teacher, a great coach and a great man. He touched many lives and will be missed.

mickey folan

November 8, 2013

george was one of the finest people I ever met and ponky will never be the same without him. We will miss you coach

November 8, 2013

my deepest sorrow to the callahan family for george was one of the greatest

Bruce Burgess

November 7, 2013

George, a great teacher and friend. A strong advocate for teachers!

Graceanne Gatz Bowe

November 7, 2013

I remember Mr. Callahan well from his days teaching in Medfield. Math was never my strongest subject, but I took his trigonometry class senior year, and he made everything make so much sense. RIP.

Patrick O'Reilly

November 7, 2013

Callahan Family: George coached both of my sons (Patrick and Bobby) when they played for MHS Golf. He was a real decent man who was well respected by the players and parents. To think that he went through the entire 2013 golf season with his illness....it says worlds about his character and will. You should be proud. God Bless!

eric seager

November 7, 2013

am sad over mr c passing, he was a math teacher of mine in medfield and made math fun to learn, RIP

eric seager and family

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