Ian Michael Callahan

Ian Michael Callahan passed away at the young age of 31, on January 31, 2015. He is survived by the love of his life, his "boo" Amanda Bruno Callahan, his dog Felix "Gruffies" Callahan: son of Denise Chatelain Callahan and Lawrence Callahan, Jr.; brother Mickey Callahan (Tricia); sister Leigh Callahan; his grandmother Nina "Mimi" Chatelain; in laws Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Barbara Bruno; brother in law Johnny Bruno, III, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin "Pop" Chatelain, Lawrence Callahan, Sr. and Rita Callahan. He was a lifelong resident of Metairie, LA. He was a proud tribal member of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. He graduated from East Jefferson High School in 2001 where he took part in many extracurricular activities, such as being a member of the baseball team, Quiz Bowl, Mu Alpha Theta Historian, District Secretary/Treasurer, Homecoming Escort, Warrior Mascot and was voted most intelligent his senior year. "Once a Warrior, always a Warrior". He graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering in 2006. He works for the Army Corps of Engineers for 8 years where he excelled as a Geotechnical Engineer always looking to improve every aspect of his job. He was awarded the Commanders Award for civilian service. His passions and joys in life were family, watching UFC fights, football games with friends, going to Saints games, and playing pool. He was a member of APA and NAPA pool leagues. He was always looking to improve his skills and teaching others how to improve theirs, having traveled to Vegas multiple times to play with the countries best pool amateurs was a great accomplishment. He was a loving son and husband. Ian was a man of many faces, kind hearted, teacher, always smiling, hard worker, fighter and a beautiful person inside and out. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel, where the visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.