CALLAGHAN, William J. Of West Roxbury formerly of Roslindale, passed away on February 10, 2022. Beloved son of the late William (BFD Ret.) and Julia (Lucey) Callaghan both originally from Cork, Ireland. Dear brother of John M. Callaghan of West Roxbury and the late Sr. Sheila P. Callaghan, SND and Jeremiah P. Callaghan. Dear cousin of the late Maureen Walsh. Uncle of Sheila Callaghan of Wakefield and Kevin Callaghan of Marblehead.
U.S. Navy Veteran. Graduate of Boston College class of1960. Longtime employee of the State of MA and longtime member of the Boston Lodge of Elks #10.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., West Roxbury on Monday, Feb. 14 from 4-6pm. His funeral will take place from the funeral home on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart (Lower) Church at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in The Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sisters of Notre Dame, 351 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149.