I will remain forever grateful for all the caring support John had graciously provided to me over the years. He was an honorable attorney. My sincere condolences to his family.

Lois Arnold Murphy

October 12, 2020

LOVE & PRAYERS TO KATHY & FAMILY..
Lois Arnold Murphy & SJH classmates...

Kimberly Bermudez

September 6, 2020

May his loving soul rest in peace he will be missed one of my favorites... My condolences to the family... Kimberly CNA

Michael Ashe

May 3, 2020

Dear Kathy, we would like to give you are deepest sympathy on the death of John. He was a great role model for the field of criminal justice. Sincerely Mike and Barbara Ashe

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April 24, 2020

I just learned the sad news that my Boston College Law School classmate and good friend John Callahan has died. I was there when John first met his wife Kathy in Boston and also John was present when I married my wife Lucy in New Hampshire in 1960. As often happens, we had very little contact over the years while he was practicing law in Massachusetts and I was practicing law in New Hampshire.

I will always remember John as exceptionally talented and still very humble and kind.

Lucy and I express our condolences to Kathy and their family for their loss. John leaves all of us with wonderful memories of joyful times from a life well lived with many outstanding accomplishments. Dave KillKelley

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March 21, 2020

As my neighbor and friend for over 30 years in South Hadley, John was a source of wit and fellowship. In addition he was admired by me for his insight and persuasion in support of several causes we shared, not the least of which were sportsmanship and fair play, tennis, local charitiies and politics. There was nobody I respected more. We've lost a wonderful man. Dick Towne

Steve Monsein

March 1, 2020

As a young lawyer I tried my first jury case in the old superior court house against John. He was very kind to me and even though he was my opponent, he allowed me to live for another day. Please accept my heart felt condolences.

charles bergin

February 29, 2020

I am in South Carolina and can not attend, but was sad to hear of John's passing. A lawyer's lawyer and stalwart in the trial bar. I enjoyed many good moments with John and he and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

February 27, 2020

John was an opponent in high school and Legion baseball and a teammate for the Quonset Club in the summer. He was a man of great integrity who served my parents as their attorney. Until later years we realized we were both working at the CIA at the same time. His career was marked with the highest professionalism but always with concern for others. He was someone of stalwart character who set the best of examples for all who knew him. I was always glad he was a friend. My thoughts are with all the Callahans at this time.

Gene McCarthy
Winston-Salem, NC

Gary Ensor

February 27, 2020

Dear Callahan family: Condolences to you and wishes for only happy memories of John's life and work. John was THE King among kingmakers. A legend and landmark in the legal and political community, he helped to inspire and guide many of us not just in Hampshire County but nationwide. He is missed.

Nancy Waite

February 27, 2020

Barry and I extend our deepest sympathy and prayers in the passing of John. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

February 26, 2020

Dear Kathy
What a wonderful guy and a great husband and dad! When I sat with you through your labors and births and reassured John along the way, I knew that he was always overjoyed by the birth of his daughters. Along our long friendship,John proved to be a gallant boyfriend a charming host a discriminating gourmet and a brave consort to your incredible energy. A very special partner. With much love to you and your family, remember all the good times and rejoice in the inexorbital present. Bill and Lucetta

Beth Crawford

February 26, 2020

Dear Callahan family,

John's death is such a great loss to the legal community. He will always be remembered for his legal skills and his contributions to justice. I will never forget the great kindness he showed me as a new lawyer.

My thoughts are with all of you as you mourn his loss.

Maria Bonde

February 26, 2020

Dear Kathy and family,
We remember John as a gracious and kind man. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Allen and Maria Bonde

George Hahn

February 26, 2020

Dear Kathy and Family, I was sorry and sad to learn of John's passing. He made many lasting contributions to the community and county during his life time of service. Barbara and I send our prays and best wishes for you all. Warmest regards George Hahn

Demetra Balis

February 26, 2020

Dear Kathy & Family, We are sorry for your loss. Our sympathy and prayers to you and family.
Demetra, John, Eleni & George Balis

laureen urekew

February 26, 2020

I am very sorry for your loss Katherine. I remember during the time he was with you at functions for Smith Voc. You were blessed to have him in your life along with your kids. Thinking of you and prayers to you and family.
God Bless
Laureen Urekew LPN
Pittsburg,NH.

Michael Jennings

February 26, 2020

John was universally respected and very well-liked by his peers. He regularly displayed those qualities which we recognize in great lawyersa keen and ever current knowledge and understanding of the law, zealous advocacy practiced with total preparation, a genuine and caring commitment to the cause of a client, a natural presence in the courtroom where he displayed the ability to convince others by credibly teaching and guiding them toward understanding his proposition in a particular matter and all done with great respect and collegiality, well-timed humor and an ever willing smile which could easily slip into a hearty laugh. We shall all remember John as one of our best in the profession as well as an outstanding and giving member of his community. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Mary Tracy

February 25, 2020

To John's family. John and I were classmates in Hooker and Russell Schools. His Dad and mine were very close friends. I remember him as an excellent student, good athlete and just a nice guy. Please accept my very deepest sympathy.
Mary Kennedy Tracy, Birmingham, Alabama formerly resident of Middle Street, Hadley

alice richmond

February 25, 2020

Hello Kathy. I share your grief although I understand that this has been a long and difficult process for you and for everyone who loved and cared about John. I could not have had a better supporter or President Elect and I will be forever grateful for his friendship. As I have often said, give a father an engaging and interesting and competent daughter and he will turn into a first rate feminist and John certainly did. He was so very proud of you and all the "girls". I think for a while I got almost daily updates of their activities. He was a good man and may he rest in peace. And may you and the "girls" be comforted during this difficult time by all the good memories you have. I
Just as an aside, I need to be in Boston Saturday to attend a funeral of yet another legal giant, Vin McCarthy, and my daughter (now 34!) is coming in from California. So please excuse my absence. I will be there in spirit for sure. With my sincerest condolences, Alice Richmond