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Thomas
William Callahan
Thomas
William Callahan, 59, a lifelong resident of Malden, passed
away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at the Medford Extended
Care Facility in Medford.
He was born
May 1, 1952 in Malden, the son of Thomas F. and Arlene (McCready)
Callahan. Tom was raised and educated in Malden. After
completing his education he joined the construction industry and
became a member of Laborers Local 151. He worked in the field
for many years until an injury at work forced his early
retirement. Tom was a local football coach in Malden for many
years, coaching the “Callahan Raiders”. He loved the outdoors,
and had a passion for horses, especially enjoy rodeo shows. He
was also very dedicated to his whole family, and was considered
the Patriarch of the family.
He is survived
by his wife Nancy (Smith) of Malden, his children, Shannon E.
Callahan of Malden, Katelyn N. Callahan of Malden, and Thomas
F. Callahan of Malden, and his sisters, Patricia M. O'Rourke
of Peabody, Debra J. Willcox of Malden, and Janice M. Petrucci
and husband Wayne
of Lynnfield, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Thomas was
preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. Callahan and
Arlene Callahan-Sibley
A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held for Thomas on Wed, Nov 30th,
at St. Josephs Church, 770 Salem St, Malden at 9AM. Interment to
follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, donations in Thomas's memory may be made to: Tommy's
Team, 265 Forest Street, Malden, MA 02148
Newspaper
notice below:
Callahan, Thomas W.
Nov 23rd, of Malden. Beloved husband of Nancy
(Smith) of Malden. Devoted father of Shannon E. Callahan of
Malden, Thomas F. Callahan of Malden, and Katelyn N. Callahan of
Malden. Cherished brother of Patricia M. O’Rourke of Peabody,
Debra J. Willcox of Wilmington, and Janice M. Petrucci and
husband Wayne of
Lynnfield, as well as many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Thomas
on Wed, Nov 30th, at St. Josephs Church, 770 Salem
St, Malden at 9AM. Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Thomas's
memory may be made to: Tommy's Team, 265 Forest Street, Malden,
MA 02148For Obituary and directions,
www.weirfuneralhome.com
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