Liam J.

Callahan

Liam J. Callahan, 42, of Sandy Hook, died suddenly, September 10, in Monroe. He was born in Norwalk, the son of Carmel (O’Sullivan) and Kevin Callahan.

A retired Norwalk police officer, Mr Callahan worked for a security company and was co-owner of The Angry Pepper in Monroe. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed cigars, hot sauce, and hiking with his family.

In addition to Laura, his loving wife of 12 years, his son Ryan; brothers Owen Callahan and Brendan Callahan, and his wife Susan; a sister, Deirdre Denovalis, and her husband Richard; mother- and father-in-law Loreto and Michelina Piselli; sister-in-law Annalisa Breisler, and her husband John; brother-in-law Michael Piselli; his nieces; and his dog “Cooter” survive Mr Callahan.

Calling hours were scheduled for Thursday, September 13, from 5 to 8 pm, at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. A funeral Mass was scheduled for Friday, September 14, at 11 am, at St Philip Church, 1 Fr Conlin Place, Norwalk. Other services are to be held privately.

Memorial donations may be made to the Ryan Callahan Scholarship Fund being set up by his family. For information or to sign the online guestbook, visit Magnerfuneralhome.com.

The Newtown Bee   September 14, 2012