John Callahan, 96, passed away peacefully at home on April 14. He was born in Cos Cob, CT on Oct. 27, 1925, son of Katie and Daniel Callahan.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 73 years, Ann Callahan; and his brothers, Daniel and James Callahan; and sisters, Margaret Cronkright and Isabel Ingraham.
He is survived by his sons, Jim (Cathy) of Durango, CO, Dave (Nicki) of Fairfield, CT; his daughters, Jeanne Miller of Cos Cob, CT, and Kerry Callahan of Washington, DC. He also leaves his grandchildren, Paula (Rod) Burr of Atlanta, GA, Mike Callahan of Venice, CA, Courtney Callahan of Durango, CO, Ashley (Zino) Carr of Cos Cob, CT, Emily Callahan currently serving with Doctors Without Borders, Kevin Callahan of Chicago, IL and Dan Callahan of Fairfield, CT, Savannah Belle Miller of Cos Cob, CT; and also his great-grandchildren, Nuala and Cullen Carr of Cos Cob, CT and Tyler (Kylee) Gabor of Dallas, TX.
During World War II, upon graduation in 1943 from Greenwich High School, John joined the Army Air Corps. and was sent to North Carolina State College as an Aviation Cadet and then to flight training, graduating as a fighter pilot and retired as a First Lieutenant.
In 1947, he founded Callahan Bros. Moving and Storage and served as President until retiring in 2007. In addition to local services, the company grew and expanded into national and international operations.
John was a longtime member of Tamarack Country Club. He was an active golfer, playing at every opportunity at the place that gave him treasured friendships and much happiness.
John was an avid fisherman and spent many hours on his boat, “Hambone,” including trips to Shea Stadium to watch Jets football and Mets baseball and visits to the Statue of Liberty.
He was a member of the Harpoon Club and Mianus River Boat and Yacht Club, and was one of the original 39 Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club members who developed the marina there.
The joy of his life was his family and his hometown.
There will be no calling hours and the service is private.
In memory of John, remember to work hard, play hard, love thy neighbor, keep your family close and always stay hopeful.
