A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, January 5th, in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church in Waltham for Mr. Edward F. Callahan, of Waltham. Burial followed in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. Mr. Callahan died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his home. He was 80. Ed was born in Waltham on February 5, 1932, a son of the late Jeremiah J. and Mary E. (Lynch) Callahan, and had been a lifelong resident. After graduating from Saint Mary's High School in Waltham Ed joined the United States Marine Corps and served as a sergeant during the Korean War. A year after getting out of the service he married his sweetheart, Joan R. Beaton, also of Lakeview at the 'old' Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church on September 17, 1955. The couple bought a home in the same neighborhood where they were raised and have been residents since. Ed spent thirty-two years working for AT&T, working his way up from a lineman position until he retired as a manager. After he retired he took up politics and was elected six times to represent Ward 2 on the Waltham City Council, and where he served for a term as council president. After that Ed served on the Waltham Conservation Commission for a number of years, retiring from that position in 2009. He and his family were lifelong and active members of Our Lady's Parish and where Ed was an usher for many years. Ed loved his family and worked hardest at being a good husband, father and provider. He also had a green thumb and took great pride in the flower gardens around his home and the yearly planting, tending and harvest of his vegetable garden. Another talent he possessed was being the rare man who not only owned all sorts of tools, but knew how to use them as well. His meticulously planned, stocked and labeled workshop is where he created all sorts of cherished furniture pieces that adorn the homes of his family and his friends. In addition to his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Joan, he leaves his children, Laura McCann and her husband, Damien, Mary Callahan, all of Waltham; Carolyn Hough and her husband, Kevin, of Natick, Kathleen Callahan of Waltham, Edward Callahan, Jr. and his wife, Tonya, of Pepperell, Andrea Russo and her husband, Anthony, of Lexington and Kelly Callahan of Waltham and her partner, Rick Anderer of Ayer; his grandchildren, Michael Morizio, Matthew Morizio, Scott Hough, Beverly Loynd, Patrick Hough, Trey Callahan, Shalee Callahan, Reed Callahan, Raelyn Callahan, Cade Callahan, Jace Callahan, Amanda Russo and Alicia Russo; his great-grandchildren, Alyssa Morizio, Brooke Morizio, Joseph Morizio, William Avila, Jacob Loynd, Ryan Hough and Sean Hough; his sister, Geraldine Boulton of Burlington and many nieces and nephews. Ed was also a brother of the late Mary Barnes, John Callahan and Thomas Callahan. Memorial donations may be made to Dana Farber Multiple Myeloma Cancer Center, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. To offer condolences online, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com
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Dear Pop. Love you and miss you. Every day.
Callahan Callahan
Family
October 12, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Callahan family, especially Laura and Mary and Mrs. Callahan. Our parents were friends long ago (and got married on the same day) and I was a classmate of Laura and Mary all through school. I will always remember their house on Overlook and how much fun Mr. Callahan was! Hopefully he will reconnect with his old friend Bill when he walks through the pearly gates. May your memories warm your heart through the coming days.
Robin Richardson-Orcutt
January 18, 2013
Joan, sorry to hear about Ed's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Maryann (McKenna) Littlejohn
January 12, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 12, 2013
Remembering 'yesteryear' and all the good memories of Lakeview, the field next to Bussey's home...such good times. We are living fulltime in Ocala Fl., but still try to keep up with news of our hometown, Waltham/Lakeview. Our condolences to y'all-- who are in our memories forever!
Peg(Davis) & Spencer Corkum
January 11, 2013
Pop,
We miss you and love you so much.
Love Ricky and Kel
Ricky & Kel
January 8, 2013
Laura & Damien so sorry for your loss. He us in my prayers.
Judy McCann
January 8, 2013
I was so sorry to hear that Mr. Callahan had passed away. (You will always be Mr. and Mrs Callahan to me.) Even though its been 20 years since my father passed, there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him. Keep Mr. C close to your heart and he's never truly gone. Much Love.
Nancy Diettrich
January 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Callahan. (You will always be Mr and Mrs Callahan in my mind.) Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Its been 20 years since my dad passed and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and my mother. Keep him close to your heart and he'll never be truly gone. I don't doubt for a second that my father stayed to keep an eye on my mother.
Nancy Diettrich
January 7, 2013
Dear Joan, and Mary, and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear about Ed today, and wanted all of you to know how much he meant to me, personally, this past year.
He helped me in my run for the state senate and, although I was unsuccessful, I was able to campaign throughout the City of Waltham with tremndous respect and attention being given to me based on his endorsement and support.
The City of Waltham loved Ed Callahan!
Sue Kennedy, my Campaign Manager, joins me in conveying to all of you what I am sure you already know: Ed was someone who wanted to help others in everything he did. And he succeeded in doing so. I will miss him, as will so many others, and he, and all of you, will be in my thoughts and prayers. Respectfully yours, Joe Mullin, Weston, MA.
January 4, 2013
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Loretta McClary
January 4, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 4, 2013
We are very sorry to hear that Edward passed.We will keep him in our thoughts
and prayers.
Aunt Eva and Uncle Jimmie
James Beaton
January 3, 2013
Joan and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Edward,s
passing away.We will rmember him in our
thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Eva and Uncle Jimmie
Jame Beaton
January 3, 2013
We are very sorry to hear about Edward,s
passing away.We will remember him in our
prayers.
Love,Aunt Eva Jimmie
January 3, 2013
Dearest Joan, Kathleen and all who loved Mr. Callahan,
I just to extend my sincerest sympathy to you both especially, and wanted to let you know we share your loss. I'll always cherished the memories we shared so long ago.
Our prayers for you are many.
With our love always,
Ermelinda Morizio and family
January 3, 2013
So sorry to hear the news of Buzzy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
The Feeney Family
January 3, 2013
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
John Schofield (formerly of Newton)
John Schofield
January 3, 2013
Mary and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of a beloved husband,father, grandfather and great-grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Natalie MacDonald
Natalie MacDonald
January 3, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise Porcello
January 2, 2013
Family of Edward Callahan, Thinking of all of you and wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. He was a wonderful man and I will always remember his spirit and terrific smile. Love to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wendy and Luke Foley
January 2, 2013
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