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
