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Theresa Callahan Obituary
AGE: 79 • Brick
Theresa M. Callahan, 79, of Brick, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
Mrs. Callahan was born in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx. She was a resident of Hazlet before coming to Brick in 1985. She was a homemaker, and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Callahan was predeceased by her parents, James and Mary (nee Gallagher) Monahan, as well as by four brothers & four sisters. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Edmund M. Callahan, as well as by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Susan Callahan, of Brick, and her grandchildren, Christopher and Brooke Callahan. She is also survived by two sisters, Agnes (Micki) DeBow, of Brick, and Mary Quill, of Washington, as well as many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place at O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Martha's Church, Point Pleasant, on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at 11 AM, followed by entombment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Callahan's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. For further information or to send condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theresa Callahan
July 2, 2014
Dear Aunt Theresa, You were, and still are, truly the essence of the best aunt and friend anyone could ever ask for. You gave me much during my life, but most of all my best friend, my "MAGGIE". I will always love you for her, and never forget you. Your loss is almost unbearable. I'll always remember our final days together. It's been a long year. Rest in Peace and "until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand"
Your Niece Nancy
July 1, 2014
Dearest Mother Theresa, your loving way, you were there for me as a child, an adult and a mother. You were Grandma Theresa for my children. So many memories you will be sorely misses love to all her family. Linda Papp and family.
Mrs. Diane Jacoby
July 1, 2014
Dearest Aunt TC, You will always be in our hearts and prayers and, sorely missed. Much Love, Diane, Jake & Jason
July 1, 2014
Tee Tee, the best Godmother ever - There are no words - only tears. You were the light of our lives and your absence, even while suffering from your illness, is huge. We will miss you forever. Mary Ellen, Paul & Family
Dennis DeBow
July 1, 2014
Aunt Theresa, your loving smile, kind heart, and joyful nature will be missed. Now you will be the life of the party in heaven!! Please say "Hi" to everyone for us!! Love you and you will be forever in our hearts and prayers!! Micki, Dennis, Margie DeBow and family. xoxo
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