Stephen James Callahan

Stephen James Callahan obituary, South Boston, MA

Stephen James Callahan

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Stephen Callahan Obituary

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Callahan, Stephen James of Dorchester passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved son of Genevieve (Gillis) and Donald Callahan. Steve will

be deeply missed by his family & friends. Steve was a great athlete who loved Boston

Sports keeping stats on each team and player. Steve was known for his Dreams of

Adventure and quiet pride. He was a man that found joy in simple moments and the

company of those he loved.

He was a loving brother to Donald and his wife Jean, sister Donna Jean, and brother

Daniel and his wife Irina and his late brother Michael.

He also leaves his Nieces & Nephews Danielle Callahan, Nicole and her husband Bill

Cosgrove, Elizabeth and her husband Michael Clarke, Melissa Callahan, Elena & Boris

Callahan, and his great nephew Francis Anthony Cosgrove.

His Nieces and Nephews will miss him dearly and forever remember him playing with

them, and his kindness and heart.

A gathering of Remembrance will take place at William F. Spencer Funeral Home,

575 E. Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 from 11:00-12:30 Sunday November 9,

2025. All friends are welcome.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

William F. Spencer Funeral Service

575 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127

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Memorial Gathering

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

William F. Spencer Funeral Home

575 East Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

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