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John W. Callinan

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Published by Star Tribune on Jan. 30, 2006.

Callinan, John W. age 69, of Maple Grove. John served 27 years as a Minneapolis police officer. Survived by loving wife, Sharon; 2 sons, Timothy and Patrick Callinan; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon & Scott Creighton, Lisa & Trent Whitcomb, Tracy Callinan (and Brian Vacca, M.D.); 2 sisters, Mary Lou Wyatt and Patricia Callinan; 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Jared and Mackenzie; also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 10 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park with visitation one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Private family interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000

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February 2, 2006

Randy Viator posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2006

Cory Saba posted to the memorial.

January 31, 2006

Dawn Erdman posted to the memorial.

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Randy Viator

February 2, 2006

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Callinan at Lisa and Trent's wedding and brunch a few years ago. He was such a gracious person and I enjoyed our conversation. It seemed I had known him for years. I will never forget my wonderful visit to the Callinan home.

Cory Saba

January 31, 2006

One of my first partners was John Callinan. Of course, I was a rookie so he didn't talk to me for a week or more. One of the best cops. I will always have good memories of John.

Dawn Erdman

January 31, 2006

Lisa and Trent:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and fond memories of your father.

Dave & Shawna Pfau

January 31, 2006

To The Callinan Family:

Our deepest sympathies go out to all of the family at this time. Although we never had the privelege to meet John I am sure he was a great man based on how his son Pat turned out. We have been lucky to be a friend of Pat's for quite a few years now and we hope he and the rest of the family know that people care and are thinking and praying for him and the family.

God Bless.

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Phil Hafvenstein

January 30, 2006

John's Family:

I had the honor and pleasure of working with John on the vice unit in the 80's and knew him to be a kind and honorable officer. He could always find the good in someone and make even the toughest charactors smile. I pray your time of sorrow is brief and your hearts are lightened by your memories.

Curt Chelmo

January 30, 2006

Dear Callinan's, my deepest sympathies... My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Jack Berg

January 30, 2006

John was my partner on 117 car, hqtrs. Hes was a good guy and good partner. Jack Berg

Yrena

January 30, 2006

Dear Lisa,

Sorry to hear about your dad. May God comfort you and your family at this time. We are praying for you.

With love,

Yrena and kids

Barb Quiring

January 30, 2006

Tracy-my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was such a kind and wonderful man-and always so proud of you. BQ

Bill and Alice Elkin

January 30, 2006

Dear Callinan Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of working with this great man on the MPD.

Philip Holvenstot

January 30, 2006

My sympathy to John's family. John was a wonderful person and fellow police officer.

Greg Canfield

January 30, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Greg Canfield (Ret. Mpls PD)

Evelyn Canfield (Surviving Spouse)

Deb Larson

January 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you, thought I've only known your family (Tim) a short time, you are a wonderful family and I hope God guides you through this difficult time.

Karin Murphy

January 30, 2006

Dear Callinan family,

My heartfelt sympathies to you all. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time.

Patrick - my prayers are with you and your family. Take care and God's Blessings to you-

Karin Murphy

Cheryl and Q

January 30, 2006

Pat,

Sorry to hear about your dad. We'll be thinking about you.

Arthur Hart

January 30, 2006

I am very sad to hear of John's passing. I worked around him my entire career in the MPD. He was a wonderful man.

A.C. Hart

Gene Kulander

January 30, 2006

I had the privilege of working with John on MPD. We have not seen each other for many years but I have many fond memories of him. John was truly one of the "good guys" and my sympathy goes out to his family. He will by missed by all of his buddies on MPD.

Cindy Gaffner

January 30, 2006

Please accept our condolences in the passing of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy and Wes Gaffner

Jodi Gunderson

January 30, 2006

Dear Pat and Lisa,

We extend our deepest thoughts and sympathy to you and your family.

With Love, Jodi & Parc Gunderson

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