Thomas E. Callahan, age 87 of Canton passed away March 10th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI he graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee. He graduated from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing and went on to receive his BA from Boston College and his MBA from Boston University. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a Nursing Administrator for the Brockton VA for many years before retiring. He was an active member of St. Gerard Majella Church in Canton and a former member of the Knights of Columbus in Braintree and the Mass Nurses Assn.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Clark). Father of Marie T. Milano and her husband Anthony of Weymouth, Thomas G. Callahan and his wife Mary of S. Easton, Kevin P. Callahan and his wife Annie of Lynn, Patricia A. Dransfield and her husband Daniel of Hanson, Christin M. Lee of Canton , Clare M. Carvalho and her husband Octavio of Weymouth , John R. Callahan and his wife Edneia of Rockland, and Paul C. Callahan of Canton. Brother of the late Robert and John Callahan. Grandfather of Caitlin, Bridget, Patrick, Nolan, Megan, Ava, Patricia, Andrew and Liam. Great grandfather of Forrest Tessier and Keira Callahan. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church Canton Thursday morning at 10. Burial St. Joseph’s Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Donations may be made in his memory to My Brother’s Keeper P.O. Box 338 Easton, MA 02356.