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John Callinan Obituary

John J. Callinan Feb. 7, 1924 - Dec.1, 2010 Passed away in Daly City. Loving husband of the late Dolly Callinan; dear mother of the late Kathy (Bruce) Curran, and the late John (Sherri) Callinan, Nancy (Joe) Ryan and Terry (Carl) Hutchison; dear grandmother of Brian (Misti) Curran, Michael Curran, Jennifer Mazza, Jeremy and Scott Callinan, Kelly (Tyler Belote) Ryan, Tracy and Molly Ryan, Erin (Jason) Kurz, Bradley (Aubrey) Hutchison, Lauren Hutchison, and nine great-grandchildren. Beloved companion of Betty Woehl; godfather of Mike Kenna and Alec Stokes. Member of the Knights of St. Cecilia and long time usher. Member and past president of the Northern California Basketball Officials Association (NCBOA); a graduate of St. Dominic's Elementary School and Sacred Heart High School. A proud Marine and patriot who honorably served his beloved country during WWII and the Korean War. Friends and family may call Monday (TODAY) 3:00-5:00PM at SULLIVAN'S FUNERAL HOME 2254 Market St. Bet Noe and Sanchez Sts and after 6:30PM at St. Cecilia Church 17th Ave. at Vicente where the Vigil Service will be at 7:00PM and are invited to the Funeral Mass Tuesday at 12 noon at St. Cecilia Church. Interment to follow at Golden Gate National Cemetery at 2:00PM. Donations in John's memory preferred to: Sacred Heart Cathedral Prepatory School, San Francisco, CA.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2010.

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Ted Cercos

March 22, 2011

John was my very first coach - St. Cecilia's 4th grade basketball. He worked many basketball games with my Dad. I fondly remember a road trip up to Chico State with them. John came to my Dad's funeral in October and greeted me as he had every time I saw him over the past 40+ years "Hello Teddy Bear." I am very sorry for your loss. He was a great man.

December 7, 2010

December 7, 2010

John and Dolly Callinan were a nice part of our lives, years ago at St Cecilia's. Fond memories of working on Festivals together as well as those great softball games at 25th and Vicente.

Our condolences to the family of two great people.

Joan and Jack Goodwin

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Pete Murray

December 6, 2010

John was a wonderful husband, father and coach. Knew John during his years as a CYO coach and served with him on the CYO Athletic Advisory Board, on which John served as the first chairman. A real gentleman and a good friend. Wishing only the best for his surviving family.

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