SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Ellen Callahan, 70, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 15, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing of Lowell. Her extensive work career includes several VA hospitals throughout the United States, Saratoga Hospital and she was currently employed as a psychiatric nurse for James V. Miller, MD.
Mary Ellen loved spending time gardening, enjoying the beautiful backyard and pool. She especially enjoyed the company of her beloved pets, Kali, Laddy, Teddy, Petie and Evilina.
Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Leo, a police officer and Mary, a homemaker, as well as her son-in-law,Frank J. Abbate, a New Jersey Fire Marshall.
Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years, James Callahan; her daughter, Dr. Michaelene Callahan of New Brunswick, New Jersey; her son, James Callahan III, retired USMC; daughter-in-law, Saret Callahan; grandchildren, Sabrina and Elijah of Spotsylvania, Virginia; her brother, Michael Crowley of Lowell, Massachusetts; and sister, Martha Brennan of York Harbor, Maine; as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518) 584-5373.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue.
Donations may be made in her memory to St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
