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William Callen Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) Callen Jr. announce his passing on August 29, 2022 at the age of 86. Bill will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ruth Williams; his children, Cathy Rowen, Will Callen, Teresa Wace and Carol Adamson; his 9 grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends. William was predeceased by his parents, William and Catherine Callen, his brother Jack and his first wife Joan Callen. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 1st, 2022 at 12:30pm., at Queen of Apostles Church, 4950 Mitty Way, San Jose, CA 95129. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in William's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, online at www.alz.org or by mail: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 960111, Washington, DC, 20090-6011

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Published by Mercury News from Sep. 11 to Sep. 25, 2022.

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