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Richard CALLAGHAN Obituary
CALLAGHAN Richard L., 75, retired federal agent, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2009 following an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, James Jay Callaghan.Richard was born July 19, 1934 in New London, Connecticut. He was raised and educated in Mystic, Connecticut, and graduated from Moses Brown Prep School in Providence, RI. He then attended Georgetown University in Washington, DC and Upsala College in New Jersey. He and his family lived in Emmerson, NJ where he served as a city councilman. Richard's career with the U.S. Marshalls Service was a long and dedicated calling. He served as president emmeritus of the P.B.A. Local #121 in New Jersey.His mother's family was one of the founding families of the Mystic, Connecticut Seaport Museum. His maternal grandfather helped build the Panama Canal.Richard and his wife, Lois, moved to Santa Fe in 1999 to make their home. He served as President Emmeritus of the New Mexico Association for Intelligence Officers, and was a member of Masonic Lodge #431 of Santa Fe.Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Lois Callagan; His daughter, Lee Ann Callaghan of San Francisco; his son, Michael Stetz and wife Michelle of Kearny, New Jersey; his sister Jane Callaghan of Parkton, Maryland; a brother Jeremy Leon and wife Dorothy of Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service in Richard's Honor will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Rivera Family Funeral Options Chapel. Please join his family at a reception at 4:00pm that day at the Estancia Primera Club House on Avenida Primera.Richard's Family has requested in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be offered in his name to the donor's favorite charity.Rivera Family Funeral Options, 417 E. Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-989-7032, santafefuneraloption.com
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D Clarke
January 9, 2010
Dick,
I learned of your passing today. The world was a better and safer place while you were here. My heart and most sincere condolences go out to his family.
D. Clarke
Mike Moore
January 8, 2010
Dick,
I just reached out to you and they told me you were gone. I'm speechless. I will miss you. Your were my Godfather in the Company and I will always remember you. There will never be another like you, Dick. You always had my back. Always. You defined loyalty and friendship. You were like a Dad to me and again, you will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, my friend. Adios.
Ron Cuellar
December 30, 2009
Dick how I will miss your wit and insight. You were more than my friend.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Jim Propotnick
December 30, 2009
Dick(Guido) was my friend. He had my back in the early days of the modern U.S. Marshals service on numerous arrests with our nationwide strike forces, and stayed my friend, and always had my back, to the end. I loved the guy. I'll miss him. My best to his family.
Ed Moravek
December 30, 2009
Dick was truly a great law enforcement officer,and along with that a great friend ,I managed to stay in contact him until two days before his demise. I will miss him.Detective Edward H.Moravek Retired Newark.New Jersey Police Department.My heartfelt Condolences to Lois and the Family.
Bob Clark
December 29, 2009
Dick's professional background was without question of the highest regard. But, what made Dick special was his friendship, which was a throwback to a bygone era. A time when your word was your bond, a handshake meant everything and there wasn't anything he wouldn't do for a friend. I was privileged that I think he would have called me his friend. I will truly miss (Jack - inside joke) him.
My condolences to everyone who called him friend and will miss him, but especially to Lois, Leanne, Jane and all his family.
December 29, 2009
I will always remember Dick as a friend and dedicated professional who was always there for you in times of need. His name often comes up at law enforcement functions in the New York area and is highly rergarded. We are truly saddened by this news and will always have fond memories of Dick. Our condolences to the Callahan family. John Cuff (USMS)
Glenn Holmes
December 28, 2009
Dick Callaghan retired U. S. Marshal wrote the original position paper for the Warrant Program which became the textbook for Fugitive Recovery Strike Forces across the country. Dick's dedication to duty earned him sevety-two (72) commendations for valor and meritorious service during his many years of service as a dedicated lawman.Dick had more contacts than anyone I've ever met. Dick had a way with people and made friends every where he went.Thank you my friend for all that you have done for me, I will always have a special place in my heart just for you.You were always there for me, you will be missed by all of us.
Edmond Brady
December 28, 2009
Dick was a great man & quite a character, he will be missed! Condolences to Lois, Lee Ann & Jane.
Ed Lentol
December 28, 2009
Dick we were close friends for many years. I will certainly miss you. I'm sorry I never got down to New Mexico for one last visit. Go with GOD my friend.
My deepest condolences to Lois, Lee Ann and Jane.
harold hansen
December 28, 2009
Dick will always be remembered by my wife and I for his incredible humor and his just being a great man to his family and country. He was very special, our condolences to Lois and his family. Harold and Nancy Hansen, Warwick, NY
Bob Hughes
December 27, 2009
Richard you were my Friend for many years and I will miss you very much. As a retired NJ State Investigator I want to say that you were an asset to the law enforcement community and the NJ State Policemen's Benevolent Assoc.
My sincere condolences to Lois and to your Daughter. God Rest Your Soul my friend!
Roger Ffolkes
December 27, 2009
Boy, I'll miss him and our good conversations. My best to his wife and family.
Pete Bostwick
December 27, 2009
Dick Callaghan served as President of the New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) for a record 9 years, and was awarded the position of President Emeritus upon his retirement from that position. Many do not know that, in addition to his long and distinguished service in law enforcement, he played an active role in Intelligence for many years. His professionalism, integrity, breadth of experience, and sense of humor, combined to make him a great leader and a good friend, and he will be sorely missed. The Chapter extends heartfelt sympathies to his wife and family.
Michael O'Neill
December 27, 2009
Dick was always a guy you could depend on. Great numbers of people will miss him. My deepest condolences to the family.
Michael O'Neill Tucson, Arizona.
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