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ANTOINETTE CALLAHAN Obituary

CALLAHAN, Antoinette "Nan" T. 86, of Falmouth, passed away at the Falmouth Hospital on January 10, 2013. She was the beloved wife of John E. Callahan and the daughter of the late Pasquale and Alvina Ruzzo. Nan was born in Grottaminard, Italy on January 1, 1927. She attended St. Raphael School and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1945. Nan and her husband John were married in 1950 and made their home in Hyde Park until allocating to Falmouth in 1987. Nan worked many years for Travelers Insurance in Boston as a supervisor. Once retired, her home became the location for many family gatherings, where she shared numerous family traditions with her husband, her children, and her grandchildren who were the great loves of her life. Aside from her loving husband John, Nan is survived by her two sons, John B. Callahan of Falmouth, Kevin A. Callahan of Berkley, her brother Gerard Ruzzo of Williamsburg, VA, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Thursday January 17, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. For online guestbook and directions please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 13 to Jan. 14, 2013.

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glenn woloski

January 24, 2013

my deepest sorrow for the loss of Antoinette my prayers go out to you and your family

January 17, 2013

Kevin,
You have my sincere thoughts and prayers.
Patricia Price

The Uva Family

January 15, 2013

To the Callahan and Ruzzo Family,
Sorry for the loss of Nan. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet and talk to Nan over the last few years. She was a hot ticket. I'll miss her stories of the "old days", as she put it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 15, 2013

Hi Kevin so sorry to hear about you Mom. I will keep your family in my prayers

Maricela Maceo

January 15, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Vaughan & Liz Whittington

January 14, 2013

We will miss you Nan. You were a wonderful Neighbor and a great Friend.
We love you..

Jean Julio

January 14, 2013

In Memory of Antoinette

Mitzi Booker

January 14, 2013

Kevin and John, i'm so sorry for your loss, your mon was full of fire, as you know, just like mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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