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Joseph Callahan Obituary

A Memorial celebration honoring the life of Joseph Michael Callahan will be 11 a.m. Satur day, July 1, 2006, at Tomoka United Methodist Church, of which he was a member, 1000 Old Tomoka Road (386-672-6722), Ormond Beach, with Pastor John Gill and Pastor Sharon Dey officiating. A reception will follow. Family will receive friends prior to the service. Joe died peacefully at home Friday, June 23, 2006. He was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Wilmington, Del., and moved to the Daytona Beach area with his family in 1963. He attended Father Lopez High School and received his A.S. from DBCC. Joe, a successful businessman, worked as a SAMS accredited marine surveyor and yachtbroker with Blue and Gold Yacht Brokerage in Daytona Beach for 13 years. As a hundred ton teacher certified Coast Guard licensed Captain, Joe delivered yachts, ran a treasure diving boat in the Bahamas, and as a dive master, instructed students in the Keys. Joe's interests and hobbies included Gator football, NASCAR, and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle cross country. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Sherri; adored daughter, Kelly Key (Kevin), Mt. Airy, N.C.; grandchildren, Cory, Adam and Kristen Parker and Evan and Addisen Key; mother, Christine Callahan, Ormond Beach; brothers, James (Fay) Callahan, Galena, Md., and Daniel Callahan, Ormond Beach; sister, Dora Neal (David), Knoxville, Tenn.; nieces; nephews; extended family; and many loving friends. He was predeceased by his son, Joey; brother, Steven; and father, James. Memorial donations suggested to The Joe Callahan Memorial Fund, c/o Hinson Middle School, 1860 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32117. (386) 258-4682.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal from Jun. 27 to Jun. 30, 2006.

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Nancy Dunn Sweeney

July 5, 2006

Dora & Kelly, please accept my sincere sympathy in the death of your brother/father. My prayers are for both of your families.

Jennifer Marshall

June 30, 2006

We were very sad to hear of the passing of a friendly and kind neighbor. He often chatted with my husband about their beloved Gators and always let my daughter play with his sweet dog, Isa. Although we didn't know him well, we will miss his smiles and friendly wave in the neighborhood.

With sincere sympathy,

Jennifer and Richard Marshall

(neighbors at 894 Willow Run)

MARYBETH PRUGH (COLLINS)

June 30, 2006

THANK YOU, JOE, FOR BEING PART OF MY HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

IT WAS A GOOD MEMORY.

Ed Nolan

June 30, 2006

Joe and I attended Chapmans Marine Surveying School together in 1996 and have been friends ever since. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

Larry (PeeWee) Troha

June 27, 2006

I knew Joe many years ago. I would like to express my sympathy to his family. God bless all of you. Think of all the good times you had with him.

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