Edward P. Callahan

Edward “Eddie” P. Callahan, age 29 of Drexel Hill, formerly of Clifton Heights, lost his hard fought battle to addiction on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Eddie was a 2006 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School where he was a member of the 2004 Championship football team and was named All Catholic and All Delco for the 2005 season. He was a graduate of Delaware County Community College and the Delaware County Police Academy. He was also a member of the Laborer’s Local 332.

Eddie was a loving husband, father, son, brother and loyal friend. He had a great personality and a beautiful smile. He was a mentor and coach for the Clifton Heights Boys Club for many years. He was a fearless competitor and at the same time was loving, gentle and kind. He will be greatly missed.

Eddie is survived by his loving wife, Kristin M. (nee McMonigle); his son, EJ; his parents, Bonnie and Ed; his sister Jackie (Joe) Rogers; his paternal grandmother, Patricia “Patsy” Callahan and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing, Wednesday, July 5th at 5:00 pm and Thursday, July 6th from 9:00-10:30 am, O’Leary Funeral Home, 640 E. Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064.

His Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the EJ Callahan Donation Fund at any Wells Fargo Branch nationwide or mail to Wells Fargo Bank, 4998 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.