James Joseph ‘Jim’ Callahan
LOWELL James Joseph ‘Jim’ Callahan,
77 of Lowell, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday,
July 27, 2020 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Marcia
A. (Early) Callahan with whom he spent the last 47 years of marriage.
He was born in Lowell on August 26, 1942 and was a son of the late John
R. and the late Rita T. (Bell) Callahan. He was raised in Lowell where
he attended the Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Lowell
High School with the class of 1960.
After graduation, James
enlisted with the United States Air Force, working on the B-52
Stratofortress, as a part of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) during the
Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1966 while holding the rank
of Airman Second Class Bomb Systems Navigator.
Always known for his
warmth, kindness and sense of humor, in his younger days, James was a
communicant of Immaculate Conception Church, and later became a member
of the former Sacred Heart Church. He was also a member of the Lowell
Elks #87 in Lowell. For over 30 years, he was employed as a Lab
Technician at Raytheon until his retirement in 2004. He enjoyed
supporting the local teams and was an avid Boston Red Sox, Boston
Bruins, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics fan. He also enjoyed
playing golf. For the past 13 years, he enjoyed spending the winters in
Punta Gorda, FL with his wife, Marcia. Although he had many passions
throughout his life, spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren, brought him the most joy.
In addition to his wife,
Marcia Callahan of Lowell, he is survived by his children, Sean Callahan
of Lowell, James Callahan and his wife, Valerie of Dunstable, Erin
Callahan of Nashua, NH and Carragh Callahan of Lowell; his 3 beloved
grandchildren, Audrey, James, and Claire, all of Dunstable; and his step
daughter, Jill Boisvert and her husband, Paul and their children, Emily
and Melody of Lancaster, PA
James was the oldest of 14 siblings, he is survived by, John R. Callahan, Jr. of Laconia, NH, Candice Connor of Chelmsford, Richard Callahan of Lowell, Kerry Callahan of Fort Myers, FL, Donna Tourville of Tyngsboro, Patrick Callahan of Hampton, NH, David Callahan of Laconia, NH, Diana Coates of Dracut, and Linda Regan of Pelham, NH; his stepmother, Beatrice Callahan, and his very special aunt, Lorraine Bragan both of Lowell; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was predeceased by four siblings, the late
Rayma Cunha, the late Michael Callahan, the late Toni Callahan, and the
late Scott Callahan.
WHILE FOLLOWING SOCIAL DISTANCING
GUIDELINES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND HIS CALLING HOURS
FROM 3 - 7 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME,
14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816.
ON SATURDAY MORNING, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE FUNERAL HOME, FOLLOWED BY HIS COMMITTAL SERVICE AT 10 A.M AT ST. PATRICK CEMETERY IN LOWELL.
