Callahan, Francis E. (BFD Ret., Ladder 24), of Dorchester, October 7, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Rosella (McCarron) Callahan. Loving father of Dennis F. of Hingham, Mark G. (BFD) of Milton, Maryanne Walker of Weymouth, Timothy P. of Weymouth, Patricia J. DeLuca of Weymouth, Judith M. of Dorchester, John V. of Braintree, Jeffrey J. of Milton, Stephanie of Quincy and the late Michael A. Callahan. Devoted grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Katherine Gibbons of Quincy, Mary McGillvray of Quincy and the late Helen White.
Visiting hours in the John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home 740 Adams St. (near Gallivan Blvd.) DORCHESTER on Tuesday from 6-9pm and Wednesday from 3-8pm. Funeral Mass Thursday morning in St. Brendan’s Church at 10 o’clock. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Late WWII Navy Veteran and lifelong member of the Savin Hill Yacht Club.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity close to Frank’s heart: Shriners Burns Hospital – Boston, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.