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Brian O'Callaghan Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Brian Richard O' Callaghan, PhD, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Dr. O'Callaghan was born on October 9, 1944. Dr. O'Callaghan began his educational journey at St. Anthony of Padua elementary school, then proceeded to Jesuit High School. He graduated from Loyola University with a B.S. degree, Florida State University with a Masters degree, and Louisiana State University with a doctorate in mathematics. He spent many years teaching at Metairie Park Country Day School and at Southeastern Louisiana University. Dr. O'Callaghan was devoted to his West Highland White Terriers, for all of his adult life, having raised many Grand Champions. His pups were the light of his life. He was the companion of the late Mark Avery Smith, son of the late Richard William O'Callaghan and Jean Erichson O'Callaghan, brother of Sandra O. Goff (the late "Sonny") and Kathleen Del Rio (Ralph), uncle of Ray Rehage (Susan), Nathan Del Rio (Heather), Ross Del Rio (Julia), Lori Rehage (Eric), and the late Stephen M. Rehage. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Service at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA on Friday, March 11, 2022. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to immediately follow in Lakelawn Park Cemetery, New Orleans, LA. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 5 to Mar. 11, 2022.

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Madeleine Nunez

October 17, 2024

So sad to hear ! I taught with Brian at Country Day and he was my best friend when we both taught there. He was a wonderful guy- sweet , laid back and kind. We lost touch through the years, sadly. But will always remember Bro- as one of the kindest souls I had the privilege to know. Until we meet again! RIP, sweet Brian .

Bennie Hines

March 11, 2022

BRO was my favorite person and teacher at Country Day School. He always had a smile on his face and was a kind and gentle soul. He will always be alive in my memories.

Sandra and David Lassalle

March 10, 2022

On behalf of our neighbors, we extend our prayers and deepest sympathy. We will miss the caring advice for our pup and she will miss seeing your pups in the window on our daily walks.
To your loving family, may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate Brian's life--a life well lived. Remembering you and your family today and always.

Robert La Grange

March 10, 2022

MAY YOU
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

Elizabeth Ohmer Pellegrin

March 6, 2022

Sending love & deepest condolences to you & your family, Kathy. My prayers are with you all.

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