John T Callahan

December 8, 2020

John T. Callahan, 82, Smithville, Four Seasons, Galloway Township passed away on Tuesday December 8, 2020 at home. Before retiring to Four Seasons Smithville in 2003, John grew up in Philadelphia, PA. He was married for 62 years to his beloved wife Juanita before her passing in August, 2020. Theirs was truly a love story. John spent his work life in the Philadelphia theater community as the Master Carpenter for the Forrest Theater and the Technical Director for the Philadelphia Opera Company at the Academy of Music. He was a longstanding member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 8 (IATSE) having served in various leadership roles over the years. He was recognized as an accomplished stagehand throughout the country and globally as well. He served as a teacher and mentor to many emerging stagehands over the years. He was committed to excellence, safety and bringing the magic to each and every show. John loved to travel with Juanita. Summers on the beach and winters on a cruise were their favorite adventures. He was an active member of the Four Seasons Community serving on a number of committees. He and Four Seasons community members supported many local charities through a yearly summer event known as “Hot Dogs for Charity”. Monies raised were shared with local charities. Both John and Juanita loved their time at Four Seasons, meeting many new friends whose company they truly enjoyed. John loved his children and grandchildren and taught them to stretch themselves and to create opportunities for themselves. He was very proud of them. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 East Great Creek Road, Galloway Township on Saturday, December 19 from 8 – 10:00 AM followed by a Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Church of the Assumption 146 S. Pitney Road Galloway Township at 10:30 AM. Join us at the Mass by clicking on the link at 10:15 AM on Saturday, December 19th https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/43175 John is survived by his children and their spouses Susan & Bill Barnard, Lisa & Joe Lyons and Tim & Rose Callahan. He is also survived by his 3 grandchildren, Nicolas & Francesca Callahan and Caitlin Lyons and great grandchild Nevina Callahan. He is also survived by his three sisters, Winifrid O’Connor, Jean Shank and Patricia McIntyre and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity in his memory. For condolences or directions, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.