IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William M.

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Callanan

July 19, 1925 – July 10, 2001

Obituary

William M. Callanan, 75, died at Mariner Health at Longwood in Boston Tuesday afternoon after a brief illness. William was born and raised in Cambridge, he graduated from Rindge & Latin High School in 1943. He served in the U S Marine Corp and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima. William and his brother Charles owned and operated Roach's Sporting Goods Store in Cambridge for over 52 years and he retired in 2000. He was a member of St Mary's Church, the Cambridge Sports Union, the National Rifle Assoc., the Mass Rifle Sportsman Club, and with his wife was an avid square dancer with the Yankee Twirler's Dance Club. Bill was the husband of the late Clare M. (Kelley )Callanan. Father of Richard J. Callanan of Centerville and Robert W. Callanan of Melrose. Grandfather of Timothy, Ryan and Andrew Callanan of Centerville. Brother of Charles S. Callanan of Cambridge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St Melrose on Saturday July 14th at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, corner of Herbert & Myrtle Sts., Melrose at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice at Mariner Health at Longwood, 53 Parker Hill Ave., Boston, 02120. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
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2:00 - 4:00 pm

Funeral Service

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July
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Starts at 9:00 am

Interment

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Starts at 10:15 am

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