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James CALLAHAN Obituary

CALLAHAN, James C. Age 80, of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully, on December 10, 2025. James was born on May 21, 1945, in West Roxbury, to Alice and John Callahan. He grew up in West Roxbury and Scituate and was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and Boston College. After graduating college, he served in the Army Reserves. James, Jim, or Grandpa Jim was a hardworking entrepreneur and devoted father and husband. In recent years, he was an incredibly committed and involved grandfather to his five grandchildren, never missing a school pickup, sports game, or dance performance. In recent weeks, he enjoyed a Boston College basketball game with his grandson and arranged for a Bruins puck to be sent to his other grandson. He was never more at peace than on Cape Cod, surrounded by family, with days spent on the beach and boating - moments that remain among the family's fondest memories. James is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marcia Callahan; his sister, Marie Altmeyer of Rye, NY; his children, Andrew (Katherine) of Wellesley, MA and Jill (Brian) Callahan of Victor, ID; and his beloved grandchildren, James, Bronwyn, Isabel, Patrick and Caroline. James was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Callahan; and his brother, John "Jackie" Callahan. Visiting Hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman St., CANTON, Thursday, December 18, from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 19, Holy Name Catholic Church 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury, at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02186 or online at copsforkidswithcancer.org. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to friends and family for their support during this time. Pushard Family Funeral Home

210 Sherman St.,

Canton, MA 02021

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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