Edmond O’Callaghan, 94, native of Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, Ireland; married for 56 years to his favorite dancing partner Nellie nee Connolly; loving dad to Mary, Eileen (Barry) Reddington and Edmond (MaryLynn); cherished grandpa to Michael (Jade), Kaitlyn, Sean (Fabiola), Edmond (Danielle), Ryan, Lindsay (Jeron), Kevin (Madeleine) and Luke; adoring great grandfather of 9; dear brother of the late Tom, Jack and Mary; fond brother-in-law, uncle and cousin to many both here in America and in Ireland;
He proudly served his country in the US Navy, serving as petty officer on the USS Oglethorpe during the Korean War. Edmond was a proud member and past president of the Francis O’Neill Ceili club, enjoying over 35 years of dancing to traditional Irish music and loved welcoming and teaching new members to the club. Ed and Nellie loved traveling to Ceili Mor dances in many different cities around the country. He will be remembered by family and friends for his warm and gentle nature and will always serve as a role model for all.
Visitation Wednesday, October 22 from 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) and Thursday, October 23, 8:30 until time of prayer 9:15 AM. Mass 10:00 AM at Mary Seat of Wisdom Church, 920 Granville Ave, Park Ridge. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edmond’s name to the Francis O’Neill Ceili Club at the Irish American Heritage Center. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
We are so very sorry Eileen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dear Mary, Eileen & Barry, Edmond &
Mary Lynn, & the extended O’Callaghan & Connolly families,
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to each of you across the miles because of your sad loss. May Edmond rest in peace.
Suaimhneas síoraí do anam uasal
Edmond. May God be with you through these difficult and lonely times.
I met Mr. Ocallaghan at Larkin High School in Elgin where his daughter Mary worked. He would come and dance with students and loved watching him and his daughter dance together. He was such a sweet man and boy could he dance! R.I.P. I’m sure you and your wife are dancing in heaven! May God surround the family with love and peace knowing he lived a wonderful life. My deepest sympathy!
We have fond memories spending time with Uncle Eddie and Aunty Nellie on our visits to America and when they visited us in Scotland. Condolences to the family at this sad time. Takecare
To all of the O’Callahans, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We were neighbors when I was a kid and I have so many memories of Ed, Nellie, Mary, Eileen & Edmund. He was the kindest man! I know he’s dancing with your mom now. Sending love and condolences from all my family!