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Thomas Welch
Callahan, Jr., 79, died peacefully surrounded by family on November 30, 2012, in Carol Stream, IL. The son of Irene (nee McDonald) and Thomas W. Callahan, Sr., he was born February 1, 1933, in Flint. He attended St. Matthew School, served as a U.S. Army radio operator in Germany, and graduated from the University of Michigan. He began his career at AC Spark Plug as a junior accountant and retired in 1992 as manager of national sales. Tom was a member of the Elks Glee Club and enjoyed golfing, hunting, jazz, and anything Irish. He was predeceased by his wife Joyce (nee Purcell): they met at a St. Matt's-St. Mike's dance, and he was smitten and told her, "If I had $10 in my pocket, I'd marry you tonight." Tom is survived by their children, Charles (Patrice) of Eagan, MN, Bethany (Thomas) of Birch Run, Marjorie (Timothy) of Carol Stream, IL, Dennis (Marie Joelle) of Chicago, and Maureen, also of Chicago; as well as their ten grandchildren Nicholas, Lindsey, Christopher, Ryan, Melissa, Joyce, Katherine, Natalie, Oliver, and Julian; two great-grandchildren Sydney and Leo; his sister Barbara Johnson (of Hailey, ID); his brother Patrick (of Covington, LA); and 24 nieces and nephews. "Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand." Service and interment were private.
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Cherie Archambault-Diehl
December 27, 2012
My sympathy to the Callahan family. Tom and I were class mates at St Matt's and I was a friend of Joyce during high school days. I saw him last at our 50th Class Reunion and feel so sad at his passing.
frank aremia
December 21, 2012
always a gentlemen..my sympathy to all his family.
Kenneth Williams
December 16, 2012
My prayers and condolences are with the family.
Renee Phillips (Cavell)
December 14, 2012
god bless your family
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Sandy Boyer (Vermilya)
December 14, 2012
I grew up next to the Purcell family on Dupont and Concord. I was at Joyce and Tom's wedding and I babysat for Bethany when Tom was dating Joyce. My heartfelt condolences. An old neighborhood friend.
Kathy Fuller
December 13, 2012
Tom was my manager in the Sales Department at AC Spark Plug until his retirement. I always enjoyed his Irish humor. My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Delores Benjamin
December 13, 2012
A old old employee from AC Spark Plugs, retired in 1983. My prayers our with him & his family at this difficult time. Delores Benjamin
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