Albert J. Callahan

Albert J. Callahan, Jr., 87, of West Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015 at home after a long illness, with his family by his side. He was born in Providence, RI on January 20th, 1928, the son of the late Albert and Laura Callahan. Albert grew up with his three brothers Lee and the late Vincent and Thomas Callahan. He graduated from Hall High School in 1945, Providence College in 1950 and Boston University Law School in 1953. He was proud of his service as a WWII Army veteran. He was the head of the Legal Department at Allstate Insurance in Hartford from 1953 – 1994 in addition to having his own private practice. “Big Al” as he was affectionatally called was the life of the party and was always quick with a funny joke or story. He enjoyed watching his beloved Red Sox win or lose. His favorite activity was rooting for and watching Providence College Basketball. There was a strong connection to Providence College. His father Albert was the first of seventeen Callahan’s earning a degree from Providence College. Balancing his professional life with his family life he was an avid boater and fisherman, spending many wonderful weekends on his boat “The Seven C’s” with his family. Al was a Boy Scout leader, Baseball Coach and did pro-bono legal work for a non-profit group called Clay Hill. He was a member of St. Timothy’s Church and The Old Guard. He was a devoted father to his five sons, Albert J. Callahan III and his wife Kathy, Timothy and his wife Maureen, Peter, Joseph and his wife Barbara and he was predeceased by his wife Marion and son Matthew. Al enjoyed spending the last thirteen years with his loving friend Pat Hunt of Morgan, VT. Al adored his nine grandchildren and will always remain in their hearts. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Church of St. Timothy, 1116 North Main Street, West Hartford. Everyone is asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Al’s name to The Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com

Albert J. Callahan

January 20, 1928 - December 12, 2015