James V. Callahan Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 11, 2021, James V. Callahan Sr. of Retsof, New York, born in Ellicottville, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Ellen Callahan; his brother Abe Callahan; and his parents, James A. Callahan and Doris M. Dillon Callahan. He is survived by: his children, Jim Callahan of Rochester, Dennis Callahan of Rochester, Tom Callahan (Vicki) of Webster and Brenda Callahan of Rochester; his stepchildren, Jeff Farruggia (Linda) of Louden, TN and Jill Foote (Ken) of Retsof; his grandchildren, Tracy Coleman (Jay), Adam Foote of Retsof, James Foote (Bonnie) and Elaine Barr; his sisters, Sheila Schafer (Hank) of Warsaw and Libbie Pennock of Pittsford; and his sisters-in-law, Dixie Chichester (Larry) of Piffard and Mary Bernecker (Art) of Retsof. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1650 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
