Mrs. Maryann Callahan, (nee McCann) of Gloucester City, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the age of 67 following a lengthy illness.
Predeceased by her parents Helen (nee Hallahan) and John McCann and her brothers John and Tom McCann. Loving Wife of 48 years to John J. Callahan. Cherished mother of Colleen Callahan, Maryann Callahan Harber (Rich) and John Callahan (Michelle). Devoted grandmother of Gavin, Meagan, Dakota, Morgan and Summer. Dear Sister of Fran and his wife Maryann McCann. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Survived by her loving \”Jackie Boy.\”
Maryann was an incredible, vibrant woman who lived a great life and a great love of life, family, friends and animals. Maryann graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1963. She ran as an Independent who served as a Gloucester City Councilwoman from 1987 to 1990. Maryann ran and was unsuccessful as a Republican New Jersey State Senate Candidate. She loved Gloucester City and this was her home and was dedicated to many community organizations. She was a realtor but retired from the Camden County Superintendent of Elections in Camden City. Maryann was involved with Saint Mary’s R.C. Church, The House of Charity and Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Christmas Fund.
Relatives, friends and all her organizations she belonged to are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, October 13 from 9 am to 11:30 am at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Catholic Prayers 11:30 am in the funeral home. Cremation is private. All are invited after the Service to a \”Irish Wake\” at the Gloucester Heights Community Center: 230 Nicholson Road, Gloucester City. In lieu of Flowers, please send donations to the Maryann Callahan Scholarship Fund: make checks payable to John J. Callahan or Maryann Callahan Harber: P.O. Box 2145, Medford, NJ 08055-2145. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Maryann Callahan. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: (McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME )
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