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Edward O'Callaghan Obituary

Edward Jerome O'Callaghan, age 42 of Chicago. Beloved son of Joseph M. and Suzanne T. O'Callaghan. Beloved brother of Col. Joseph M. O'Callaghan, Jr (Shelia May), Meghan S. O'Callaghan, Colin P. O'Callaghan (Margaret Bogacki) and Brighid F. O'Callaghan who pre-deceased him. Uncle of Maeve, Nicholas and Jacob. Beloved nephew, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Mass at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, Skokie, IL May 25th at 10:30 am with internment immediately following at St. Peter's Cemetery, Skokie. Visitation at St. Peter's Church at 9:30 am preceding Mass. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to Chicago Canine Rescue, 5272 N Elston Ave. Chicago IL 60630 or Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Avenue, Chicago IL 60660.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from May 22 to May 23, 2018.

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Joe OCallaghan

May 16, 2024

Ed,
6 years passed now and you're with us every day. Colin and i were just talking about you last night. We all miss and love you.

Thomas Callahan III

April 5, 2020

Edward, thank you for your kindness to all those who knew you including myself. You will be remembered in my heart. You truly made the world a better place.

Therese Thompson

May 24, 2018

Ed, my dear close friend of 29 years, I'm so grateful to have had you in my life as one of my closest and most special people for all of these years. I've spoken to a few of your other friends and family; we are all thinking of you, and all who love and care about you as we process this together. I love you so much.

May 23, 2018

We have such fond memories with you in Florida and Chicago, Edward. We love you so much and will miss you always.
Love,
Marita, Al, Kerry & Patrick

Kathleen Bogacki-Costello

May 22, 2018

So sorry to hear about Edward. The Costello family sends prayers to his family.

May OCallaghan

May 22, 2018

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
by Mary Elizabeth Frye

Love, May, Jake and Nick

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

May 22, 2018

Our sympathy and special prayers for Edward and all his friends and family.

Joe OCallaghan

May 22, 2018

I will miss my brother deeply... I will see you when I see you. Love, your brother Joe.

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Memorial Events
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May

25

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

St. Peter's Church

IL

May

25

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

Skokie, IL

May

25

Interment

St. Peter's Cemetery

Skokie, IL

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