Patrick John Callahan, 48, of Raynham, MA, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, January 3, 2010. Patrick was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on July 28, 1961. He was a graduate of Whitman Hanson Regional High School, and had a successful career as an industrial and electrical technician. Patrick was a loving partner to Deborah Marino, and devoted father to their son, Mathew Callahan, who together built a loving family in Raynham. They shared many passions, including fishing, gardening, taking care of their dogs Sassy and Rommy, and outdoor activities. Patrick particularly cherished their annual trips in New Hampshire on the Sacco River, where they made many fond memories, and laughed a lot.
Patrick was the second eldest son of beloved and proud parents Edmund J. and Mary Ann Callahan of Hanson. He is survived by them, and his brothers Raymond J., Michael J., and Edmund J. of Hanson, and his sister Corinne J. and husband Barry D. Young and his nieces Arden D. and Alia G. Young of Duxbury, along with Debbie and Matt.
As a young adult, Patrick enjoyed all types of sports activities with his brothers and friends, from skiing to football to wiffleball, swimming and crocket, and following Nascar racing. He was a fierce competitor who took board games, cards, and computer games as serious battles of intellectual prowess. He loved his extended family and cousins, looking forward to annual holiday gatherings.
Patrick was known for his sharp wit, and ability to coin a unique phrase, and reveal the humor in the most mundane of life’s trials and tribulations. His passing is an early and profound loss, yet his legacy will live in our shared memories, as much as our unique personal “Pat” moments. We mourn him deeply, yet are comforted by knowing he is at peace, and was loved.
Patrick’s wake will be held this Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 2 – 4pm, at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street, Route 58, Whitman, MA .
(In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Patrick Callahan Memorial Fund, c/o, Harbor1 Credit Union, 500 South Street West & Route 44 Raynham, MA 02767.)