Philip J. Callanan

There are no words to describe your loss. I will always remember Phil's smile and love for his beautiful wife, Kelly,and family. My deepest condolences.

Kelly and Family, I am so sorry about your loss of Phil. I worked with Phil at the Richards School. You all meant so much to him. He had photos throughout his office and he beamed whenever he spoke of his children, which was frequently since he could not contain his pride! I had no idea about the emotional burden he was carrying. I am so sorry.

With tears in my eyes and a huge amount of sadness weighing down my heart, I am in shock at seeing Phil's name in the obituaries. He was a one-off, an incredible soul.

One of the nicest guys I have ever known. A rare breed comprised of character, personality, compassion, intelligence. A true gentleman with a heart of gold, someone who became a fast close friend when we worked together at the local Y. I can see now, reading some of the other entries in his guest book, that his ease...

My sincere condolences to Phil's family and friends. I worked with Phil at Midway Shelter in Manchester several years ago and remember him as such a great guy. My heart aches for his wife and children.

I am so dreadfully sorry to hear about Phil's passing and his pain. He was one of the most sincere and compassionate administrators that I'd had the pleasure to work with.

To Philip's Family,
I am so sorry that you are suffering this tremendous loss. I regret not having known Philip personally. Having read his obituary, it is so clear how many people he touched with his goodness. Thank you for being so open about depression and urging those who suffer from it to seek help. The tragedy of losing loved ones this way is too terrible. Thank you for your courage. Sending you sympathy and wishing that you find a way to reach peace as you journey through grief.

I am sorry for your loss. Phil was a good man, in the 90' I found myself a single mother and my 2 boys were in the after school program Latchkey and Phil was there counselor. He was wonderful with them. He was there in the time of need for the leadership that he gave to them. He played sports, taught them so much. I am sure he has left an impact on many children. May he Rest in Peace.

To Phil's family...I had the pleasure of working with Phil when Parker Varney was renovated, converting the original open-concept plan into separate classrooms. Phil was so easy to work with, always accommodating. For some time after the project was completed, I would run into him. He would invariably be with his daughters, with smiles on all the faces. I am so sorry to hear of his suffering. Peace to you as you go through this time and move on to your next chapter.

To Phil Callanan's family and everyone who loved him,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I only know Phil because he is the principal of Mill Brook School. I met him one day while visiting my son and daughter in law who are teachers there. He offered to walk me to their classrooms and was so kind and gentle a man-I always remembered him.
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