In Memory Of
Eileen D. Callahan
1934
2020
Eileen D. Callahan
October 18, 1934 — September 25, 2020
Eileen Duffy Callahan of Baldwinsville, formerly of Cazenovia, passed away on September 25th in Syracuse.
Born in 1934 in Geneva, NY and raised in Jordan and Auburn, Eileen was the daughter of the late William J. Duffy and Viola (Barrett). She was a graduate of Auburn High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester.
Eileen married Paul Callahan of East Syracuse in 1956 and the couple drove to Los Angeles on their honeymoon, where they settled for two years and where Eileen became head obstetrics nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital. Following their return to Central New York, the family settled in Cazenovia, where Eileen served for many years as school nurse at Burton Street Elementary School.
Eileen was an active member of St. James Church, the Fresh Air Fund, the Model A Ford Club and other groups, when she was not attending family events. An avid learner and reader, she devoured books - especially mysteries - at breathtaking speeds, and as an adult took Spanish, guitar and tennis lessons. She will be missed by many for her strength of character and sense of humor.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Paul, her son Brendan, and two sisters, Sharon (Schaffer) and Patricia (Regan). Survivors include her son Kevin (John Sims) of Los Angeles and daughters Kelly (Rick) Mosher of Baldwinsville and Megan of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by her siblings Mary (Robert) Enge, Kathleen (Luke) Rybarczyck and James (Kay) Duffy, by many nieces and nephews and their families, and by many friends.
Due to the pandemic, an in-person service will be scheduled next year.
Special thanks to the team at Upstate Hospital and the Van Duyn Center for the outstanding care that Eileen received.
Donations can be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Cazenovia Public Library at www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org
Wanderers' Rest Humane Association at www.wanderersrest.org
To share a memory of Eileen or leave a special message for Eileen's family, please visit the guestbook below.
Born in 1934 in Geneva, NY and raised in Jordan and Auburn, Eileen was the daughter of the late William J. Duffy and Viola (Barrett). She was a graduate of Auburn High School and St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester.
Eileen married Paul Callahan of East Syracuse in 1956 and the couple drove to Los Angeles on their honeymoon, where they settled for two years and where Eileen became head obstetrics nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital. Following their return to Central New York, the family settled in Cazenovia, where Eileen served for many years as school nurse at Burton Street Elementary School.
Eileen was an active member of St. James Church, the Fresh Air Fund, the Model A Ford Club and other groups, when she was not attending family events. An avid learner and reader, she devoured books - especially mysteries - at breathtaking speeds, and as an adult took Spanish, guitar and tennis lessons. She will be missed by many for her strength of character and sense of humor.
Eileen was predeceased by her parents, her husband Paul, her son Brendan, and two sisters, Sharon (Schaffer) and Patricia (Regan). Survivors include her son Kevin (John Sims) of Los Angeles and daughters Kelly (Rick) Mosher of Baldwinsville and Megan of Portland, Oregon. She is also survived by her siblings Mary (Robert) Enge, Kathleen (Luke) Rybarczyck and James (Kay) Duffy, by many nieces and nephews and their families, and by many friends.
Due to the pandemic, an in-person service will be scheduled next year.
Special thanks to the team at Upstate Hospital and the Van Duyn Center for the outstanding care that Eileen received.
Donations can be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
Cazenovia Public Library at www.cazenoviapubliclibrary.org
Wanderers' Rest Humane Association at www.wanderersrest.org
To share a memory of Eileen or leave a special message for Eileen's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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