Paul Callahan Obituary

Callahan, Paul
Paul T. Callahan, 81, of Ocala, FL and a former resident of Stamford passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Ocala, FL on Sunday, September 2, 2012. Born in Stamford on February 13, 1931 to the late Vincent and Helen Lynch Callahan. Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. His fifty plus years of public service to the City of Stamford from 1950 under Mayor Walter Kennedy on the Board of Reps, and continued as a respected member of the City Committee, Chairman of the Board of Finance for twelve years and Chairman of the Democratic Party and Constable for nineteen years. He was also owner and proprietor of Ridges, Wines and Spirits of Stamford for thirty five years and was a true blue New York Giants fan and season ticket holder since the "Yale Bowl Days".
Paul is survived by his devoted wife Veronica Baxter Callahan of Ocala, FL, his loving children, Kevin Callahan and his wife Pattie of Stamford, Thomas Callahan and his wife MaryAnne of FL, John Callahan and his wife Kimberly of CT, Kathleen Callahan of CT, Karen Callahan of MN and Denise Reed and her husband James of CO. He is also survived by his sixteen loving grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Vincent , Edmund and Robert Callahan. A funeral procession will be leaving The Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 at 9:30 AM on Friday, September 7, 2012 for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM at Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church, 1200 Shippan Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's RC Cemetery, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, September 6, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paul T. Callahan tribute at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=62675&fr_id=1060&pg=fund To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

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Published by Stamford Advocate on Sep. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Callahan

13 Entries

Lori Ziolkowski Meyer Ferrara

September 9, 2012

Very sorry for your loss. I remember Paul well because his brother Ed was my stepfather from 1975-1987. I remember the liquor store days very well also because I worked at Xerox a few buildings away and would walk there after work when Ed was working there and would also see Paul who was always very kind to me. I have a special place in my heart for all Callahans!!!!!!

Andrea Scott

September 7, 2012

How well I remember Paul. We both had Sister Timothy (oh, my) in the eighth grade. Paul sat next to me.
He was great.......Sister Andrea Scott

Gary Klein

September 6, 2012

Dear Callahan Family, especially Karen and Kathy with whom I attended Stamford High many years ago. I was very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I got to know Paul professionally in the 90's while I was "growing up" as a lawyer and he was a trusty constable. Paul provided me with many great tips for practicing law and keen political observations. He was a wonderful man and I am very sorry for your loss.

Barbara Orr

September 6, 2012

Kevin and Pattie....So sorry to hear about your Dad passing...I remember him well from the store in Stamford..Prayers for you all..
Barbara Grimley Orr

Lori (Romano) Frischkorn

September 6, 2012

Kevin, Patty & Family.

I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love & Prayers Lori

Nancy Forger

September 5, 2012

Rest in Peace Paul, God Bless You, Vera and Family.
From The Forger Family of Minivale Road

John Callahan

September 5, 2012

Love You Dad, Thanx for teaching me evrything you did, from working hard, to helping others that need help. Your military service inspired me so much I followed your lead to serve our country, and to make serving the public a lifetime career. I owe so much of who I am to you. I am so truly truly proud to tell anyone I am Paul T. Callahan's son. Rest in Peace Dad......

Christine Alfieri

September 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you all.

Bob Callahan

September 5, 2012

Vera. All our love to you in this difficult time. We have wonderful memories...traveling in Ireland together...in Newport...Friday nights eating Chinese food and playing four-handed pinochle. Paul's now home. God rest his soul.

Lou and Bob Callahan

September 5, 2012

Dear Callahans All........Paul had so many friends.......I'm so
pleased that I was among them. He was a wonderful and
loving fellow. May your memories of happy times together over so many years , give you the strength you need to get thru this difficult time.. God Bless you all.
Jim Morris.

September 5, 2012

Vera and family,
Here's to the good times and there were many,Ridges Wines and Sunday afternoon get togethers at White Oak. A lot of laughs and a few tears along the way. Rest in peace my friend.

Ed Mathews

THE BAROSKY FAMILY

September 5, 2012

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO PAUL'S SURVIVORS. HE SERVED THE CITY OF STAMFORD WELL. REST IN PEACE PAUL.

September 5, 2012

I want to let my all my friends and family know that today right now... GOD's angels are taking my father Paul T Callahan to HEAVEN please send your prayers to Jesus Christ to make sure that DAD will swiftly enter into the Kindom of the LORD Thank You.... Kevin Callahan

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