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1941
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2019
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Leon Callahan Obituary
Leon lived his entire life in Beaver Dams on the family farm, Hill Creek Farm, where he spent many hours in the tractor seat producing award winning Angus beef. He did this in addition to his full time job as an operating engineer with R.L. Callahan for 45 years, retiring in 2003.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and visited many tracks. He always looked forward to family Pinochle games, and his grandchildren held a special place in his heart. Leon will be remembered as a mentor to many generations.
Leon is survived by his wife: Sandra ; children: Gregory (Trish) Callahan of Murrysville, PA, Geralynn (John) Harris of Addison, NY, Garret (Valerie) Callahan of Painted Post, NY; grandchildren: Amanda Harris, Meghan, Mikayla, Austin, and Lauren Callahan; brother: Rollin (Joyce) Callahan of Atlantis, FL and extended family.
Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney St. Corning, NY on Friday, June 14, 2019 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan, 2075 Chambers Rd, Beaver Dams, NY 14812 on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 4:00pm with Pastor Don Nagy officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Beaver Dams Cemetery.
Donations in Leon's name may be sent to: CareFirst and Steuben County Cooperative Extension (4-H Division).
Kind words or fond memories of Leon can be offered to his family at www.CarpentersFuneralHome.com.
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Phillip Hollenbeck
June 15, 2019
Sandy, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Very sorry to receive the message. Butch Hollenbeck
June 15, 2019
Janet Callahan Feldt
June 13, 2019
So sorry to here of Leon's passing. We will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Mike and Cindy Manwaring
JW, Becki, & Justin Rappleye
June 13, 2019
Uncle Leon will forever be in our hearts. We will forever remember him using his mind and hardworking hands to build a business and a life out of dedication and determination. We send our love and sincere condolences to Aunt Sandy and family.
Eli Wakeman
June 12, 2019
Leon Callahan will surely be missed Everything he's help me and my dad and my sister he will be missed
Bob Larsen
June 12, 2019
I worked with this dear man on many jobs. Cant believe hes gone. Hell forever be in my thoughts, and memories of such incredible moments with him. Forever missed.......
June 12, 2019
May the memories of those days gone by, sustains you and warm your hearts in the days and years ahead. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time of grief. My sincere condolences to the entire family and friends.
The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home
June 12, 2019
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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