John Andrew Callahan, Jr

LTC John Andrew Callahan Jr. Ret. (01/08/1935-05/16/2024) Jack was born in Norwalk CT, on Jan. 8, 1935, to John Callahan Sr. and Dorothy Tooker Callahan and attended St. Joseph School. The family moved to Darien, CT and he continued his education at Fairfield Prep and Fairfield University. He volunteered with The Darien Fire Department for many years. Jack was self-employed in the Plumbing and Air Conditioning profession. Jack also worked as a Supervisor of Facilities Management at The Stamford Hospital and The Beth Abraham Nursing Home in the Bronx, N.Y. He spent many years as a Rotarian, receiving a Paul Harris Award. He proudly served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard for 33 years. Jack taught Command and General Staff Courses, eventually becoming the Director of Officer Courses. This occurred while assigned to the 1163rd US Army Reserve Forces School; the 1163rd being a part of the 77th Army Reserve Command. He also proudly served with the 192nd Field Artillery Battalion Association. A perpetual student, he was always enrolled in educational opportunities and exercise programs. Jack’s love of adventure took him on many Outward Bound trips, always jogging around Darien, in numerous NYC Road Runners 5ks., and the Army 10 miler Run the River Bridges in Washington DC. Jack is survived by his beloved wife Geri of 41 years; devoted children and their spouses: William Callahan and JoAnne Valdenegro of Gilbert, AZ, Terrence Callahan and Kathleen Jones of Aliso Viejo, CA., Mary Beth and Jose Iglesias of Howell, NJ, Brian and Jodi Callahan of Oradell, NJ, Stephanie Viola and John Fiorella of Shelton CT and Diane and Tony Brown of Norwalk, CT; his 15 beloved grandchildren: Christine, Minh, Evelyn, Taylor, Ryan, Jonathan, Hannah, Joshua, Haley, Connor, Gregory, Maya, Jordan, Cameron, Aidan; and 3 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Jane Hannan and his wife, Ann Maher Callahan. The family would like to thank the Caregivers and Staff of Waveny Lifecare Network in New Canaan, CT for their devotion and care of Jack over the past two years. Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Tuesday, May 21st, from 4pm - 8 pm at the Bosak Funeral Home, 453 Shippan Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 10:30 am at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854. Entombment will be at St. John's Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave., Norwalk, CT. In lieu of flowers the Callahan family requests donations to Wounded Warriors at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org . To express condolences for the family online, please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

John Andrew Callahan, Jr

January 8, 1935 - May 16, 2024