Eugene Callaghan Obituary

Eugene

Callaghan, III

Eugene F. Callaghan,III, 50, a lifelong Delawarean, died on June 30, 2013, from renal cell carcinoma.

Gene was a 1980 graduate of Salesianum School and a 1984 graduate of the University of Delaware. He was most recently employed by Glen Gery Brick Company, and previously at Delaware Brick. In his spare time he loved to golf and hunt - he was a member of Ducks Unlimited - and was an adept Mr. Handyman. When his son Danny was in elementary school, Gene coached St. Helena's C.Y.M. football. Since 1999 Gene had been an active member of the Caesar Rodney Rotary Club, where he had recently finished a term as President. In recognition of his service to Rotary, the club recently named their annual scholarship at Padua Academy in his honor.

He will always be remembered for his sense of humor even when he was at his sickest. Gene touched many lives and was an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved his family and taught his children many valuable lessons that they will always have with them.

The family wishes to thank all of our friends and family who were so kind and generous during this difficult time.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Mary Ann Knox Callaghan and their children: Daniel E., Kelsey A. and Shawn M; his parents, Eugene F., Jr. and Joan Schauber Callaghan; 5 siblings: Sr. John Elizabeth Callaghan, OSFS, Lauri Witte, Kevin Callaghan, Sean Callaghan and John Callaghan; and several nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 5-8pm, Friday, July 5 at the McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, Talleyville (Route 202, south of Silverside Rd.) with additional, overflow parking available in the rear lot of the Brandywine Y.M.C.A., 3 Mt. Lebanon Rd. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am, Saturday, July 6 at St. Helena Catholic Church, 602 Philadelphia Pike, followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Eugene F. Callaghan, III Scholarship Fund at Padua Academy, c/o Caesar Rodney Rotary, P.O. Box 1085, Wilmington, DE 19899.

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Published by The News Journal from Jul. 2 to Jul. 5, 2013.
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We begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. ~Unknown

Forever remembered, forever missed.

Love,

Tony & Vivian Rizzo and Family

July 7, 2013

MaryAnn, I am so sorry to hear about Gene. I am here for you & your family. Sending prayers.

Anne Kaminski

July 6, 2013

Gene's friendly presence and kind spirit will be sorely missed in our neighborhood. Our payers go out for his family.

David and Suzanne Miller

July 6, 2013

The "whys" and "surely nots" linger.

While we can't fathom the depths of grief, we do observe the pain of loss sometimes eases.

We will share our stories of Gene in our family for generations.

Our family's prayers are with yours.

Rollyn & Elaine Trueblood

July 5, 2013

Olga Cummiskey

July 5, 2013

Gene was an extraordinary gentleman who exudes a graceful strength. You can always count on his welcoming smile and genuine kindness and sense of humor. Whenever Gene's name is mentioned in a conversation, everyone can not help but instantly smile and agree what an awesomely nice guy he is. (Joan, sorry about the grammar)

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all, and may you be blessed with the many loving, happy, fun memories of your Gene.

Love
Rob, Suzanne (Cummiskey), Jordan Beeman

July 5, 2013

Gene was a great guy. He was a great coach and friend to all who he came in contact with. We will keep many good memories for the rest of our years. God bless you all.
Bill Shahan, Tom Leonard, Jack Clark and all the old coaches at St.Helenas

Bill Shahan

July 5, 2013

Joan & Gene and the entire Callaghan family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at such a sad time.

Paul & Kate Huff & family

July 4, 2013

It is heart breaking losing Gene...we have so many fun and wonderful memories of good times together. He was a major influence in my life. I will miss him dearly. I know we will get to hang out again in paradise.... Missing you already.... peace.

Kellianne Conaway

July 4, 2013

Dear Joan and Gene and all the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is most difficult when it is your child.
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will keep you in my prayers. I know in time God will grant you the peace you will need to heal.

Valorie Stecher-Gillard

July 4, 2013

May God wrap His loving arms around all of you and carry you through your most difficult journey of grief. My prayers are with each and everyone of you.
God's Peace Be With You,
Judy Stecher Campbell

July 4, 2013

Callaghan family, God bless you during your time of loss.

Brian Darby

July 4, 2013

Joan, Gene and family-

Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you.

Love,
Sharon

Sharon O'Connor

July 4, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you all...we are so very sorry for you loss
The Giordano Family

July 4, 2013

Sad to hear of Gene's passing. Searching hard, may be able to find a person as good as Gene. Certainly no one better. RIP Gene. My sincere condolences to the Callaghan family.

Mike Kavka

July 3, 2013

Mary Ann,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Words can never heal the sadness you are experiencing - just cherish the memories and know that one day you will reunite in heaven.

Sincerely,
The Family of John & Miriam Rizzo

Miriam Rizzo

July 3, 2013

Shawn Marie, Mary Ann, Joan, Sr. John Elizabeth and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to keep Gene and all of you in my prayers.

Anne Frati

July 3, 2013

Heartfelt prayers.

Jack Kennedy

July 3, 2013

Sadden to hear the news, he alsways made me smile!

July 3, 2013

Maryann, words cannot express my thoughts of sorrow for this great loss. All my prayers to you and the children.

Meg Hartman

July 3, 2013

so sorry for your loss i remember so many fun times when we were kids our hearts go out to callaghan family , john & donna from woodlawn avenue

July 3, 2013

Mrs. Callaghan & family,
My thoughts and prayers extended to you and your family at this difficult time.

Assunta (Scarpitti) Lucy

July 2, 2013

Mary Ann and entire Callaghan Family:

My deepest sympathy to all of you at the loss of your husband, father, son, and brother. I am sure he will be extremely missed by all who knew him. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Peace,
John Lombardo Family

John Lombardo

July 2, 2013

I never had the pleasure of meeting Gene but spoke to him many times on the phone. What a wonderful man he was. Blessings and prayers for the entire family.

Sheila Stewart

July 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Callaghan family. I always had so much respect for Gene. He will be missed by many. May God bless you.

Paul Ely

July 2, 2013

The Teschke family extends our deepest sympathies to the entire Callaghan family.

Jeff Teschke

July 2, 2013

So sorry for your families loss,you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Christine Casapulla

July 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Gene's family. He was always a family man first and foremost and was so proud of his kids and their accomplishments. Rest in peace friend.

Jayne Armstrong

July 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Callaghan family at this difficult time.

Olivia and Marshall Smith

July 2, 2013

Linda Sporrer

July 2, 2013

"I can only imagine" Gene's peace as he met God face to face! Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you strength in the coming days and months. With deepest sympathy from the Classen family.

July 2, 2013

My deepest and sincerest sympathies go out to the Callaghan family. Gene was truly an authentic and inspirational person. He will be sorely missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

James Tavenner

July 2, 2013

Dear Callaghans, please know that your Mississippi family continues to keep you in our prayers upon the passing your beloved Gene. May he rest in peace.

Beth Schroeder D'Aquilla

July 2, 2013

You will truly be missed!

John Callaghan

July 2, 2013

Gene was a great inspiration to us all at Diener Brick. He was a friend and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bill Rutherford

July 2, 2013

Bennett

July 2, 2013

My wife, Liz, and I, and our family will always remember Gene as a great neighbor, great family man and a fine Gentleman. He will be truly missed

Joe Eichler

July 2, 2013

We lost a very generous man. Always willing to help someone in need. A wonderful neighbor and friend.
Gene you will be missed.
My prayers go to Maryann, the children and his entire family.

Marie Schaefer

July 2, 2013

Joan and Gene, The Randow family extends our deepest sympathy in the passing of your son Gene. Be assured of our prayers at this time.

Sister Paula Randow

July 2, 2013

My condolences to the Callaghan family - I have such found memories of our River Road excursions!

Christine Funaro Caldwell

July 2, 2013

So saddened to learn about Gene's passing. I have so many fond memories of him and can never hear Abacab without thinking of Gene doing his best impression of "The Robot." We are all better having known that "EC was here."

Nancy (Carpentier) Jorns

July 1, 2013

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