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James Callaghan Obituary

In New Hampshire, of Milton, May 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Rita A. (Hayes) Callaghan. Loving father of Joan and her husband W. Thomas Beck of Duxbury, Jane M. and her husband Dennis Biedrzycki of Amherst NH, James H. Callaghan Jr. of Vermont and daughter-in-law Cynthia Callaghan of Northboro. Brother of Mary and her husband Gus Johnson of Stoughton, Anna Lynch of Melrose and the late Babette Murphy, Eugene Callaghan and George Callaghan. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and his dear friend Kay Hayer of Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in James' memory may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Late Army Veteran, WWII. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 8 to May 9, 2008.

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Ann Falzone

May 9, 2008

My sympathy to all in Jim's family. He will be missed by all of you, and by his friends from St. Mary of the Hills parish where he served so lovingly for many, many years, and by his friends at Home, Inc. When our dear friend Muriel Fahey was dying from cancer, Jim would arrive at her door every day with a chocalte milk shake which was the only thing she could swallow. Typical of Jim. He did good work. Now, may he rest in peace in heaven with the Lord.

Renee Durham

May 8, 2008

Our condolences Jim, to you and your family, from the Engineering Department of Vermont Yankee. You have many friends here thinking about you.

Mike Casey

May 8, 2008

Mr. Callaghan,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USAAF duirng WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Bev and Bud Dowdy

May 8, 2008

My condolences to Jane, Dennis and family.

Mr Callaghan was always a very happy and loving Dad, Grandfather and friend.

He will be so missed.

Mary Jane (Callahan) Gandolfo

May 8, 2008

Please accept our Sincere Sympathy. It was always nice talking with Jim at family gatherings, as he would tell me stories about him and my father Eugene when they were growing up.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family at this time.

Rob Hoy

May 8, 2008

My condolences to Jim and Cindy, and all the family , on the loss of your Dad. I remember him from our college years , long ago in the last century.
I remember he could coax more tomatoes out of that back yard than I thought possible in the laws of nature.
I hope memories like these will give you all comfort at this time and in the times to come.

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