James Edwin Callahan of Dedham formerly of Roslindale, October 31, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Connors) Callahan. Devoted father of Susan Petersen, Cynthia Callahan and Lisa Callahan all of St. Petersburg, FL, Jack Callahan and his wife Debra of Woods Hole and the late Marion and Peter Callahan. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Cousin of the late Fred Cahill of Dedham.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Thursday, Nov. 4, at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St. Dedham, MA 02026.
World War II and Korean War Veteran, U.S. Army. Retired engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dept. of Defense, U.S. Government. Member of the Dedham Retirement Club, St. Mary’s Church St. Vincent DePaul Society and Babes for the Boston Army Base Engineer Society. Alter server at St. Mary’s Church for many years.