Michael Callahan Obituary

Callahan, Michael T

Michael T. Callahan, age 79, of Chicago. Retired patrolman, 4 th District, CPD; U.S.

Army veteran, 14 th Armored Cavalry, died on November 1, after a brief illness.

Cherished and devoted husband of 36 years to the eternally patient Margaret Mary (nee

Jansky); beloved Da and tree to the apple of Susan L. Vopicka (Richard F., CFD);

world's greatest Papa to his "Lil' Gurrl" Lauren Vopicka (Luka DiFilippo); son of the

late Frank (CPD) and the late Mary Ellen; dear brother of the late Betty (the late Jack,

CPD) Dwyer, the late Robert (CPD) (the late Jane), the late Donald (Marilyn), the late

Dorothy (the late Joseph) Feldner, and the late Thomas; fond brother-in-law of James

(Wendy) Jansky, Arthur (ret. CFD) (Janet) Jansky, and Thomas (Michelle) Jansky.

Fond uncle of Maribeth, Barbara, and Bob Callahan, the late Maureen (William) Moore,

and many other nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Former spouse and tried-and-true friend of Julie A. Callahan (the late Jan F. Kaval).

Lifelong friend and brother in blue of Bennie Vasquez and Ray Uchman. Mischievous

friend to the neighborhood gang of Bill Dougherty, Ken Hanik and family, and Gerry

Maloney and family.

Loving dad to Max. Willie and Liam, tails a'waggin, ran to greet their dad at the

Rainbow Bridge.

Proud Irish South Sider; St. Justin Martyr and Leo High School graduate; Cubs, Bears,

and Notre Dame fan. Raise a glass in his honor. Slainte.

Visitation Friday, November 8, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday,

November 9, 2024 8:30 a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111 th St., Chicago

Ridge to St. Christina Church, 3342 W. 111 th St., Chicago for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chicago Police

Memorial Foundation are appreciated www.cpdmemorial.org

For funeral info: 708-422-2700 or www.curleyfuneralhome.com

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