Leon C. Callahan

1941 - 2019

Leon C. Callahan obituary, 1941-2019, Beaver Dams, NY

BORN

1941

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Carpenter's Funeral Home - Corning

14 East Pulteney St

Corning, New York

Leon Callahan Obituary

Leon C. Callahan

Beaver Dams - Leon C. Callahan, age 78 of Beaver Dams, NY passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at home with family by his side. He was born on February 7, 1941 in Montour Falls, NY to Harold and Beatrice (LeBrantz) Callahan. He married Sandra Kennedy on August 7, 1965.

Leon lived his entire life in Beaver Dams on the family farm, Hill Creek Farm, where he spent many hours in the tractor seat producing award winning Angus beef. He did this in addition to his full time job as an operating engineer with R.L. Callahan for 45 years, retiring in 2003.

He was an avid NASCAR fan and visited many tracks. He always looked forward to family Pinochle games, and his grandchildren held a special place in his heart. Leon will be remembered as a mentor to many generations.

Leon is survived by his wife: Sandra ; children: Gregory (Trish) Callahan of Murrysville, PA, Geralynn (John) Harris of Addison, NY, Garret (Valerie) Callahan of Painted Post, NY; grandchildren: Amanda Harris, Meghan, Mikayla, Austin, and Lauren Callahan; brother: Rollin (Joyce) Callahan of Atlantis, FL and extended family.

Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St. Corning, NY on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan, 2075 Chambers Rd, Beaver Dams, NY 14812 on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 4:00pm with Pastor Don Nagy officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Beaver Dams Cemetery.

Donations in Leon's name may be sent to: CareFirst and Steuben County Cooperative Extension (4-H Division).

Kind words or fond memories of Leon can be offered to his family at www.CarpentersFuneralHome.com

Published by Star-Gazette on Jun. 13, 2019.
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Edward/Lois Crandall

June 15, 2019

Sandy, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Very sorry to receive the message. Butch Hollenbeck

Phillip Hollenbeck

June 15, 2019

Janet Callahan Feldt

June 15, 2019

So sorry to here of Leon's passing. We will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Mike and Cindy Manwaring

June 13, 2019

Uncle Leon will forever be in our hearts. We will forever remember him using his mind and hardworking hands to build a business and a life out of dedication and determination. We send our love and sincere condolences to Aunt Sandy and family.

JW, Becki, & Justin Rappleye

Family

June 13, 2019

Wendy Coon Laribee

June 13, 2019

Leon Callahan will surely be missed Everything he's help me and my dad and my sister he will be missed

Eli Wakeman

June 12, 2019

I worked with this dear man on many jobs. Cant believe hes gone. Hell forever be in my thoughts, and memories of such incredible moments with him. Forever missed.......

Bob Larsen

Friend

June 12, 2019

Katelynn Russell

June 12, 2019

May the memories of those days gone by, sustains you and warm your hearts in the days and years ahead. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time of grief. My sincere condolences to the entire family and friends.

June 12, 2019

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home

June 12, 2019

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Carpenter's Funeral Home - Corning

14 East Pulteney St, Corning, NY 14830

Jun

15

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4:00 p.m.

Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan

2075 Chambers Rd., Beaver Dams, NY

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15

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14 East Pulteney St, Corning, NY 14830

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