William J. "Bill" Callahan's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Needham, Massachusetts

William J. "Bill" Callahan

May 21, 1939 - July 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Needham, Massachusetts

William J. "Bill" Callahan's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Needham, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home

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William J. "Bill" Callahan

May 21, 1939 - July 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Needham, Massachusetts

William J. Callahan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 29, 2025, at the age of 86, William J. Callahan of Needham, Massachusetts passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William J. Callahan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Rosemarie A. "Ree" Callahan (Gugliotta); and his parents, William J. Callahan and Theresa Callahan (Allen). He is survived by: his children, William J. "Billy" Callahan III (Christine), Kathy M. Callahan, Cathy Condo of Norwood, Michael R. Callahan (James Mullane) of Framingham, Steven T. Callahan (Susan) of Norwood and Diane K. Carter (Paul) of Walpole; his grandchildren, Stephanie Emmi (Paul), Shaun Callahan (Alanna), Katie Scano (Colin), Kimmy Carter (David White), Billy J. Callahan and Estelle Callahan; his great grandchildren, Ella and Miles Emmi; his sister Agnes "Sis" Callaghan (late Bill) of Walpole; and his friend Kandi Finch. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home (1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Church (547 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062). A burial will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at the Highland Cemetery (320 Winter St, Norwood, MA 02062).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's memory may be made to Parkinson's Foundation directly at https://www.parkinson.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home



Wed

Aug 06

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home
1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral service

9:30 AM

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home
1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062

Thu

Aug 07

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Catherine of Siena Church
547 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062

Thu

Aug 07

Burial

Highland Cemetery
320 Winter St, Norwood, MA 02062

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