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JAMES CALLAN Obituary
Age 56, of Lansdowne, PA, passed away on November 22, 2018. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Margaret T. Callan (Shields) of the Bronx, NY. Jim was a 1981 graduate of North Allegheny and 1986 graduate of Penn State University. He had recently been employed by the Commonwealth of PA and previously employed by Verizon as a Product Manager. Jim's interests included online Chess and Scrabble, playing guitar and horticulture. In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond J. Callan (Deborah) and Eugene J. Callan (Laurie). Jim is survived by his brother, Thomas J. and Nancy Callan of Franklin Park, PA; his sister-in-law, Laurie; and his cherished niece and nephew, Erin and Ryan Callan. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family Saturday, December 8, 2018 2:00-4:00 p.m., at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 followed by his Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of the donor's choice in Jim's name. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com
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December 5, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead
December 3, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7
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December 3, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the Callan Family for the loss of your loved one, James, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.
December 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm. He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10
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