Edward Trippe Callahan Jr

Edward “Trippe” Callahan, Jr., 77, of Ruthsburg, MD, passed away on September 25, 2023, at his residence. Born on September 10, 1946, in Chestertown, MD, to the late Edward Trippe Callahan Sr, and Sarah Pauline Coleman. Trippe graduated from Centreville High School and went on to Georgetown University to graduate from the School of Foreign Service. He became an epidemiologist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in Wilmington NC. Later he returned to school to become an attorney, studying at the University of Maryland School of Law. Back home, Trippe worked helping his father at the farm, and practiced law in Centreville with John Clark for a period of six years. At that time decided that full time farming was his call. He bought the home farm from his father and settled to work in his beloved land. Trippe got involved in many organizations. He contributed tirelessly to many causes, ranging from farming, Our Mother of Sorrows Church, human rights, equality rights, and environmental and conservation efforts. Working to defend Ruthsburg was first and forefront in his agenda during those difficult times. He also pioneered renewable energy sources for his farm, and many others. He advocated consistently for the less privileged, he gave his time to help the community, the neighbors, and the causes dear to him. He was a superb debater and knowledgeable thinker. He thought globally. An avid reader, Trippe belonged to Florence DeNagy’s book club in Denton, Caroline Co, for 38 years. After retirement joined another book club in Centreville. He never had enough books, New Yorker magazines or reading material on hand. He would order a few more every week. Farming was demanding and Trippe worked from dawn to dusk, but he found rainy days, or 4 am, the best time to catch up. He had great memories of his stay at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University in Cambridge, U.K., while taking a writer’s course. Trippe married Blanca 31 years ago and started a family. Then he belonged to two worlds. Trippe was very passionate about music and enjoyed all genres. His LP, cassette and CD collections attest to that passion. He loved to go to the Avalon Theatre during The Met opera season and watch each and every opera played live from NY City. He delighted in going to Bob Dylan concerts and cherished Lyle Lovett’s, Nancy Griffith’s, and John Gorka’s music. Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven, and others were favorites as well. He enjoyed watching his DVRs about philosophy courses, and his DVDs of Rumpole of the Bailey until his last days. Trippe also enjoyed reunions with his Centreville High School classmates, and met at least once a year with his law school classmates where they loved to reminisce on their shared years. Trippe was a wonderful husband and father, a volunteer, a blood donor, a good solid friend, a kind, gentle and humble soul, and an independent thinker. He extended his kindness and generosity to all alike. He was adopted by his in-laws in Uruguay, where he spent time every year at the family farm. He ended up purchasing the home farm down in Uruguay and helped his wife to grow beef cattle there. Trippe loved to back up all initiatives, enjoyed the successes and suffered the droughts as well down there. Trippe had a life without a spare minute. It was rich, full, and well lived. Sharing life with Trippe was a privilege, learning from him a blessing. He taught us in his own quiet way tolerance towards others, commitment and forgiveness. God bless Trippe in his eternal life. We are grateful to him. Love is eternal. Trippe is survived by his wife, Blanca Callahan, his sons, Trippe Augustus and Alexander Callahan, and his mother-in-law, Blanca Mayero de Rusiñol. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to an organization of your choice.

Edward Trippe Callahan Jr

September 10, 1946 - September 25, 2023