Lawrence Joseph Callahan

Lawrence Joseph Callahan (Larry) of Easton passed away peacefully at the Talbot Hospice House on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was 76 years old. Larry was born on October 12, 1947, to Marion Joseph Callahan and Betty Andrews Callahan in Franklin, PA He spent most of his childhood in Fairlawn, New Jersey and later moved to Royal Oak, MD, following the untimely death of his mother and father. Larry and his brother Mike lived with their Aunt Gene and Uncle Buck Callahan in Royal Oak until Larry graduated from St. Michaels High School in 1965. He attended Dobbins Technical School in Philadelphia, PA and later graduated from Anne Arundel Community College and UMBC with a degree in Business Administration. In 1967, Larry met and later married Kathy Leonard to whom he was forever devoted. Larry and Kathy welcomed two dear sons, Robert and John in 1972 and 1976, respectively. Larry worked as a systems analyst for Anne Arundel County Government and later for Preston Trucking Company in Preston, MD, until their closure many years later. He finished his career in Annapolis, MD working as an IT Manager for the State Comptroller Office. Larry was a faithful member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church for all his adult life. He was a volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul, a longtime member of the Easton Lion’s Club and a volunteer for St. Jude’s Hospital Donations Program and for Care Packs in Easton. Mr. Callahan was predeceased by his mother and father, Marion and Betty Callahan, his aunt and uncle, Gene and Edward Callahan and his nephew, Robbie Leonard. His is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy, his son, Robert Callahan (Geri) of Easton, his son John Callahan (Heather) of Easton, his brother, Michael A. Callahan (Linda) and his three much loved grandchildren, Axel, Athena, and Cash Callahan, all of Easton. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Samuel R. Leonard, Jr. (Karen) of Easton, a nephew, Richard B. Leonard (Lisa) and niece, Kelly Richie (Jason) all of Easton and several young nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 11, at 11 am at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Easton with a one-hour visitation prior to the Mass. Burial will be at New Spring Hill in Easton, MD following mass. If you so desire, memorial donations may be made to Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church at 1210 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601 Pallbearers will be Stephen Plutschak, Brannan Bull, Andrew Beaven, Matthew Mills, Erik Higgins, and Richie Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be John Callahan and Robert Callahan.

Lawrence Joseph Callahan

October 12, 1947 - October 6, 2024