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CALLAHAN DANIEL J. CALLAHAN, III Prominent Washington, D.C. banker, loving husband, father and friend Daniel J. Callahan, III, 83, died peacefully on December 30, 2015 at the home he shared with his wife of 59 years, Colleen Mount Callahan. Mr. Callahan was a fourth generation Washingtonian. He was an Insignis Medal recipient at Georgetown Preparatory School (1950), a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity at Williams College (B.A.) (1954), served four years in the ROTC, and served in the United States Air Force retiring as a Captain (1954-1956). He held positions with many financial institutions over his long career in banking, including Chairman of American Security Bank, President of Riggs National Bank and an executive of Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Callahan''s most recent position was as Treasurer and Vice Chairman of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation of Wash- ington, D.C. He had many business interests and held various board positions including Chairman of the Greater Washington Research Center, Vice Chairman of the Atlantic Council, Director Emeritus of Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore Region, Inc., Independent Director of Washington Mutual Investors Fund Inc. and Director of Washington Gas Light Company and WGL Holdings Inc. Mr. Callahan''s spiritual faith was an important and sustaining force throughout his life. He supported numerous charitable organizations. In 1991, he was bestowed the honor of Knight Commanders of the Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II; Cardinal James Hickey announced the papal honors. He is predeceased by his son, Daniel J. Callahan, IV, his sister, Gerry Callahan Corcoran, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Callahan, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Colleen Mount Callahan; his children, Carey S. Callahan, Caren A. Callahan, Carolyn Callahan Keller, Colleen Callahan Brown; nine grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and his sisters, Joanne McClure and Mary Alicia Callahan. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., 20036 at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2016. Immediately following the Mass, friends will be received at the Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. The Internment will be private for family only. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington.

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Published by The Washington Post from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 3, 2016.

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Michael Keeley

January 23, 2016

Thank you, Dan, for being a man for others.

January 5, 2016

My dear first cousin and childhood friend. Love and prayers for you always.

January 4, 2016

A true gentlemen and a gentle man!
DFM,Jr.

January 4, 2016

May treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. Psalms 66:19,20

Leslie Garber

January 1, 2016

Mr. Callahan was a mensch. I had the opportunity to meet him several times in the late eighties and nineties. His kindness will always be remembered. Leslie Garber

Phil. 4:6, 7

January 1, 2016

May the peace of God be with you.

January 1, 2016

May the God of all Comfort, comfort you and your family, in this your time of need.

December 31, 2015

May the Father of tender mercies give you all peace and keep your precious memories close to you heart.

Romans 15:13

Vance Beggs

December 31, 2015

Peace.

December 31, 2015

Love to the Callahan Family - He will be missed - Laurie Field (Tom Field)

December 31, 2015

When I think of Mr. Callahan what comes to mind first is a "gentleman". He was a good friend to my Mom, Connie, and Chris Boland for many years, and never seemed to age. I recall his kindness towards me, helping me network when I first moved to New Jersey and and was seeking employment. I know he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Our sincere condolences to the entire Callahan crew. Bonnie and Dick Bishop

December 31, 2015

Dan and I joined the Chase Manhattan Bank in London as the lowest of the low trainees back in 1958. I had the pleasure of welcoming all of his children, one by one, as they were born. For years it seemed I never saw Colleen when she wasn't great with child. It was a very different and incredibly structured world in those days, but the values and codes of doing business were firmly in place.

I am delighted to say that Dan's standards were top drawer. He never judged or turned his back on a friend. He was truly a "Prince" among men and will always be alive and present in the lives of those who loved him.

Bill Prentiss (New Orleans)

Nancy Cowan Berlin

December 31, 2015

thoughts and prayers to the entire Callahan family....He was a wonderful man and it was a privilege to know him

December 31, 2015

A dear friend for 65years, a banking competitor, capable and devoted family man. We treasured his friendship. Lee and David Wakefield

Robert Roane

December 31, 2015

Mr. Callahan had a great influence on me as a young banker at Riggs. I'll always remember him as a quiet, yet incredibly strong leader. A true gentleman banker.

Rest in peace, Mr. Callahan.

Laverne

December 31, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength - Psalms 146:5,6

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