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James Callan Obituary
He is predeceased by his parents, Francis and Valerie Callan, and brother Edward J. Callan, MD. He is survived by his spouse Carmen W. Colon, his twin-sister, Meg, sisters Lori, Monica and Ann, brothers Tom and Dan (Julie), his father-in-law Domingo Colon (Chefin), mother-in-law Elsa Vazquez, brothers-in-law Diego (Ednamarie), Javier (Yari) and Luis, and sisters-in-law Gloricela and Anne, nieces and nephew, Delaney, Claire, Paige, Matthew, Valerie, Crystal, and little Valerie. Jim is survived by a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins in Texas, Connecticut and points beyond.
A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. on Saturday August 21, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 861 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 and via livestream at https://boxcast.tv/view/funeral-mass-for-james-callan-gwv6mbypzmi8zcqw8qaj, reception at 12 pm at Dubsdread Ballroom, 549 West Par Street, Orlando, FL 32804. Family requests only those who have been vaccinated attend and please wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Kids Beating Cancer https://kidsbeatingcancer.com), your favorite charity or plant a tree in his memory.
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6 Entries
Ken Jacobs
August 23, 2021
Too many smiling memories to pick one, or even a few. Separated by distance, always linked heart to heart.
Alduy T.
August 21, 2021
No doubt that Jim will be missed by his family and friends, especially his by his wife Wally. Together they were a beautiful couple. I am sure that Jim is resting in peace now because he was a good husband, and a good friend for all of us. When I think about Jim during my prayers for his soul, I just see his smile and kindness. My deepest condolences. Life is but a dream.
Richard and Leslie Gill
August 20, 2021
I remember Jim at my dad, Albert Yurko's, 80th birthday party and the joy he always brought him and the rest of our family. My dad fondly referred to him as his favorite Callan, and Jim told him he'd make him a great meal to celebrate his birthday. They both had a shared love for good food. He was so fortunate to have such a sweet and kind wife that added to his quality of life. Our deepest condolences to Wally and family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kyle VanVelzen
August 20, 2021
Rest in peace my friend. Jim was a great person, had a sense of humor and boy, did he love you , Wally. A kind heart and soul that will be missed.
Liana Colon
August 17, 2021
My most sincere condolences to my friend Wally (Carmen W. Colon) and the Callan family. Jim was a good friend, I will miss him dearly. He was a very loving person to his wife, family and friends, a man of Christian values and also had a great sense of humor. He was also a great cook and would share his passion for cooking with his friends and family. I would always compliment him on how great the food was. I hope you are at peace in heaven, dear friend.
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