Robert M. Callahan
Robert M. Callahan
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Rochester: Aquinas graduate and retired City of Rochester Firefighter, Bob Callahan joined his beloved wife, Norine (Grue) in eternal peace on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at age 88.
Bob will be greatly missed by his children, Michele (Lynn) Prame, Marlene (Dana) Roehrig, Michael (Donna) Callahan, Malaine Ryan, and Mariann (Fred) Stiles. Predeceased by a sister, Jean Schaumauffel, and survived by a sister, Rosemary (Bill) Biekirch, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved Grampy!
Bob's life will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday April 13, 2013 at 10:00AM, at St. Monica's Church, 831 Genesee St., Rochester.
Memorials can be made in Bob's name to St. Monica's Church or to the American Heart Association.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
April 15, 2013
Mike,Donna and family
So sorry to hear about your dad. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Gary Snyder
Penny Gionta
April 13, 2013
Dear Mike, Donna and family...Please accept my deep sympathy with the loss of your Dad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Sam and Penny
David Griggs
April 13, 2013
Mike, Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Ron Graner
April 13, 2013
Bob was always a great guy and a firefighter at RFD who cared deeply about all.
Rest in peace Bob
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JoAnne and Chuck Placito
April 12, 2013
Mike, Donna, and the Callahan family,
Our condolences in the loss of your dad. His warm personality and strong character raised an admirable family.
American Heart Association
April 12, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
April 12, 2013
My prayers go out to the Family. May God hold Bob in His loving arms.
Bill Jones Retired Lt.Rochester NY
Chris and Rich Wille
April 12, 2013
Michele, Lynn and family. My heart is very much saddened by your loss. Your dad will always be with you in your heart and memories! Please know how sorry I am for your loss! He has touched so many lives. Rest in peace Grampy Bob, You will be missed!
COL Michael E. Naylon
April 12, 2013
I have fond memories of Bob from my youth when my Father Ed and he were firefighters together on the RFD. I'm saddened to learn of his passing.
April 12, 2013
I was saddened by the passing of Bob. He was a great guy and a credit to his job in the RFD...Our wives also worked to gether in the past. Our condolences to his family. Charlie and Marge Schirtz.
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