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Eugene Callan Obituary
Mr. Callan was born November 23, 1957 in Passaic, New Jersey, a son of Raymond Joseph and Margaret Theresa Callan.
He was employed with Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Murrells Inlet are his wife, Laurie S. Callan; daughter, Erin Joy Callan; son, Ryan Raymond Callan; and three brothers, Raymond J. (Deborah) Callan Jr. of Fairfield, Conn., Thomas J. (Nancy) Callan of Pittsburgh, Pa. and James J. Callan of Lansdowne, Pa.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the funeral home.
Please sign an online guest book at www.goldfinchfuneral home.com or MyrtleBeach Online.com.
Memorials may be sent to the Eugene J. Callan Memorial Fund, PO Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579, www.mercyhospice.org.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Julie Wallace
July 25, 2007
Dear Laurie, Erin, and Ryan,
I am very sorry for your loss. Gene was a great father and a kind and giving man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Melton
July 25, 2007
To Laurie, Erin, and Ryan and the Callan family,
I am deeply saddened for your loss and wish I could ease your pain. I will carry fond memories of Plumstead Ave in Lansdowne, watching the children play together, and Gene would join in the fun and enjoy the children. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Laurie please call me or email me. Love, Chris, Brian and kids
Marianna DeHoratus
July 19, 2007
Laurie, Erin & Ryan,
We are thinking of you in this difficult time and wish we were still neighbors and able to reach out and hug you. Gene was a good person and great Dad and we are very sorry for your entire family.
Love, Marianna & Vince
Kathryn Zande & Dennis Wolterding
July 18, 2007
July 18, 2007
Dear Laurie, Erin, Ryan and Family:
The poet Coleridge wrote that "there are such things as fountains in the world".
Gene was such a life-and-love-giving source. Though utterly unflashy, he gave, and people drew from him, humor, gentleness, concern and comraderie as readily as water pouring from a hillside spring.
We are all sadder and our hearts more parched now that he is gone.
May The One Who Is Comfort, comfort you now and in the times to come.
Bridget Cody-Eripret
July 16, 2007
Dear Laurie,
we are heartbroken to hear the news. you and your family will be in our prayers. we'll see you in Philadelphia.
Love and prayers,
Bridget Cody-Eripret (and family)
and Vera Cody
Bonnie Tindall
July 15, 2007
My prayers are with you and all the famly. May God comfort you in the days ahead. He will be missed by so many.I was looking forward to working with Gene again.
Bonnie Tindall
Diane and Jim Bower
July 15, 2007
Dearest Laurie, Erin and Ryan,
There are no words to express our deep sorrow upon learning of your loss. You are in our prayers. We've missed you very much since you moved last summer from Plumstead Avenue. We have many fond memories of Gene and you ALL.
"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of HIS saints."
Psalm 116:15
We Love You.
In Christ,
Diane and Jim Bower
Teresa Hadjali
July 15, 2007
Dearest Laurie, Erin and Ryan,
I am soooo sad to be far away in another country at a sad time like this. My tears and prayers are for you. You must hug each other real tight and always ask God to help you when you feel sad. Loving and missing you, Teresa
Jo Anne Balberde-Kamali'i
July 15, 2007
Laurie and family-
E lei kau, e lei ho'oilo i ke aloha
"Love is worn like a wreath through the summers and the winters".
Love is everlasting ...
Celebrate the love you both created and nuture it with you little ones.
Praying and thinking of you all.
Rachel Cox
July 12, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Karen Light
July 12, 2007
Tom,
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you!
Jack And Cheryl Cardiff Cardiff
July 11, 2007
We were deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. Gene helped me to become one of the volunteers at Mercy and I was grateful for his kindness and guidance. Jack
Jose Mendoza
July 11, 2007
Jim and Callan Family,
I am saddened by these news. My most sincere condolences. Gene and your family will be in our prayers.
Board of Education Holy Lamb Lutheran CDC
July 11, 2007
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Tom Reilly
July 10, 2007
To Tom and the entire (extended) Callan family,
I was shocked and saddened by the tragic news. There is probably nothing I can say to make the pain any less, only know that our thoughts are with you all.
Tom (jr)
Jeff Arnold
July 10, 2007
Tom Callan and Family:
Very sorry to hear of your loss. We are here for you if you need anything at home or work.
Jeff and Noriene
Doreen Paylor
July 10, 2007
Laurie,
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Beth Reilly-Roman
July 10, 2007
Dear Tom and all the Callans,
My heart breaks for you since I heard of Gene's traumatic death. I'm so sorry you have lost your little brother, big brother, husband, dad, son, friend, co-worker......
Remember your old friends from Fairfield are with you in your loss.
You are in my heart and prayers.....
I hope he has found peace in the next place, and will look down and bless his family from his heavenly perch.
He is with you always....You may have lost him in the physical sense, but no one can take your memories...& you can cherish him forever. Keep his kids close and emotionally safe...they will need your love and you theirs....to keep his memory alive for all.
Love,
Beth
Jennifer Thomas
July 10, 2007
The Callan Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Gene. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Ryan
July 10, 2007
Dear Callan family,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I always looked forward to seeing Gene over at Mercy when I dropped my weekly papers off. He wore such a beautiful smile and his face would light up even more when he saw my little baby girl, as would hers! He loved his family so much! I loved hearing all the stories about his beautiful kids too. They were the light of his life! We were all so blessed to have Gene in our lives. He is one bright beautiful face we will carry in our hearts for all time. Thank you for the happy memories Gene, we will miss you dearly!
Vicki Carey
July 10, 2007
Gene will be missed so much by those of us who worked by his side at Mercy Hospice. He was a man of great professionalism, kindness and humor. Over the past year it was such a pleasure to watch his understanding and love & respect for hospice grow and flourish.
His deep love and gratitude for his family will forever be etched in my memory. My prayers are with Laurie, Erin, Ryan and all of Gene's family. May God send you peace and comfort.
Diane Ashley
July 10, 2007
Hey Laurie Erin and Ryan my prays are with you. I'm sorry for your loss. If you need anthing at all please call me.
Carole Bowdre
July 10, 2007
Words cannot express my sympathy at this most difficult time. Gene and I started our careers at Mercy Hospice the same day. He gained much respect in many roles, as a family man, a professional and as a friend.He will truly be missed. My heart and prayers go out to his family.
Michaeline Kiss
July 10, 2007
Dear Ray,Debbie and Family,
All our prayers, thoughts and love are with you at this sad time.
Florence,Betty,Mickey,Tom and Lenny
Mary Crossley
July 10, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I am Nancy Mowrey's sister and am praying for your whole family during this difficult time.
Lisa Krall, Mercy Hospice & Palliative Care
July 10, 2007
You were one of a kind: a gentle, thoughtful man of integrity, kindness, and love. Your devotion and intense love for your wife, children, and parents was inspiring to everyone in the office. Your distinctive, infectious laughter could be heard down the halls and you couldn't help but laugh along, even if you didn't know what was so funny. I can not imagine coming to work and not talking to you across the hall, helping you with your printer :-), listening to a story about your children, or seeing their latest photo you took. Your eyes actually seemed to light up when you spoke of your children--you were a great Dad. I don't know that I have ever witnessed a man more devoted and appreciative of his family.
Future employees, neighbors, patients, and their families in the whole county were robbed of the opportunity to work with a special man. My thoughts, tears, and prayers are with his family now and always.
Michael Solari
July 10, 2007
Jim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sadness. Share those wonderful memories of Eugene with his children. It’s the best medicine.
Sally Howard
July 10, 2007
Laurie, Erin, and Ryan,
My prayers of love and support are with you today and always. God bless your hearts as you endure this heartache and know that I am here for you.
Love, Ms. Sally Howard and Holy Lamb CDC
Hannah Ross
July 10, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Marva Lackey
July 10, 2007
Gene will always have a special place in my heart. The retirement party he planned for me at Mercy Hospice was a beautiful event. He was a wonderful person and we will miss him. I pray God's most special blessings on each member of Gene's family. Marva Lackey
Meg Reilly
July 10, 2007
Tommy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Gene. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Love,
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