IN LOVING MEMORY OF

William Henry

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Callaghan

October 9, 1921 – January 5, 2015

Obituary

William Henry Callaghan, age 93, WWII Veteran, Flight Engineer in the Army Air Corps Loving husband of 65 years to Maxine nee Rosano. Beloved father of Diana (Paul) McCoy, William Jr. (Nancy), Mary Ann (Paul) Czajkowski, Elaine (Mike) Randolph, and Patricia (Dan) Harris. Cherished grandfather of Colleen (Kyle) Condon, Deanne (Doug) McKenna, Katie (Ricky) Kohler, Kerry, Michael, William H. III (Nicole), Lt. Kevin U.S. Army, Daniel (fiancee Kelly Stewart), Kimberley, Christine, Tricia, Meghan, and Kaylee. Proud Great-Grandfather of Colin, Claire, Shane, Benjamin, and Gavin. Fond Son of the Late Ann nee Henry and the Late Frank Callaghan. Dearest brother of Ann (Late Dr. Albert) Lorincz, Francis (Louise) Callaghan, and Robert (Helen) Callaghan. Dear Brother-in-law of Gloria (Late Justin) McCrea. Caring uncle and godfather of many nieces and nephews. Treasured friend to many. During WWII Bill was a flight engineer flying 43 missions over the Himalaya Mountains traveling from India to China, carrying high octane gasoline. These missions were called "flying coffin missions" due to their dangerous nature. Bill was retired 2nd generation co-owner of Henry Bros. Co. who built many Catholic churches and schools throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. Most of all, Bill was a man of strong faith! In lieu of flowers, please pray the rosary. Any memorials, please consider St. Joseph College Seminary or Marist High School.
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Services

Visitation

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January
8

2:00 - 9:00 pm

Lying In State

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January
9

St. Francis of Assisi Church

15050 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467

9:00 - 10:00 am

Funeral Mass

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January
9

St. Francis of Assisi Church

15050 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467

Starts at 10:00 am

Interment

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