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Kathleen Callaghan Obituary
KATHLEEN F. CALLAGHAN
AGE: 63 FORKED RIVER
Kathleen Farrington Callaghan, 63, of Forked River, NJ passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 in Boca Raton, Fl. She lived in Jersey City before moving to Forked River in 1985. She graduated from St. Aloysius High School in Jersey City and became a Sister of Charity for four years while attending St Elizabeth College in Convent Station, NJ. After leaving the convent she taught English as a Second Language and was a Substitute teacher for the Jersey City Board of Education. Later she held a secretary position with Met's Container Trucking Co. of Jersey City as well as Colgate Palmolive Credit Union, also in Jersey City.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Kevin Callaghan, in 2003. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Deirdre of Forked River, NJ; 5 sisters and 2 brothers, Maryann Sansavere of Boca Raton, FL, Eileen Stanaway, Patricia Sarno, Theresa Farrington, Mark Farrington, Mathew Farrington all of Toms River, NJ and Margaret Ganci of Woodbridge, NJ. Kathleen was a devout Catholic, a parishoner of St Pius X Church and a loyal friend to many.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ at 10:00 AM, followed by a burial service at St Mary Cemetery, 283 Beachview Ave., Barnegat, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Deborah Heart & Lung Center, 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ, in her name.
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Charlotte Cikowski
February 11, 2020
Dear Deirdre, can't believe it is 10 years ago! Your mom is your angel in heaven and is surely watching over you. Sending you blessings and praying that you are doing well. Our band of sisters continues to pray for you and for Kathy.
February 22, 2010
Dear Deirdre and Farrington Family members, all of us were so blessed to have known Kathy. Know that all of you are in my prayers as you grieve the loss of this kind and loving lady of charity. Joan Ferraer
PJ Harman111
February 20, 2010
Condolences to all~
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Mary-Ellen Siemers
February 19, 2010
Dear Deidre and family, I also was in the same Sisters Band with Kathy. I always remember her as someone who was willing to help. I am happy that her suffering is over and she is in the arms of Our Lord.Will keep you all in my prayers.
Eileen Fraher
February 19, 2010
Kathy's Family - Although Kathy and I only met during our "convent" years, I know she was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Eileen Fraher Sullivan
Lynne Sullivan Beldycka
February 19, 2010
Kathy's Family - My prayers are with all of you. I too was in her band of sisters. She was a very caring and wonderful person.
Janet Kitson-Ferrara
February 18, 2010
Kathy was a classmate of mine at St Als and while we were students we found out we were distant cousins. She was a lovely sweet person who reflected what was best in an Aloysian. Rest in peace.
Charlotte Cikowski
February 18, 2010
Dear Deirdre, Our prayers are with you and will continue to be there for you. Our Band of Sisters has one more angel now in heaven.
Matthew Crosson
February 18, 2010
Kathleen was my mother's best friend (Ceil Crosson). Ceil and Kathleen died within 24 hours of each other. Kathleen was devoted to raising Deirdre and to Kevin. Both my mother and I loved Kathleen and Deirdre as family. And Kathleen remained part of our lives long after moving from Jersey City. Now I know that they will both be in heaven together praying for us.
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