Jimmy,

I'll always remember you as Jimmy. I'm grateful to have known you. I have many fond  memories of you, me, Bobby and Billy playing little league across the street from my house.

I'm sorry to hear about your passing. I'm glad we got together once in the past few years. You just meant a lot. Our time together as kids meant a lot.

I know you went through a lot and seemed bionic in your efforts to stay alive. You were a real fighter. I'll see you in the next world.

My heart goes out to you Denise.

Kevin McCann

I remember you beating me out of a lot of beers, playing Foosball, up on 111th street Jim. All fond memories too !
Hope your safe in heaven Jimmy
                                                   Mike King
                                             Chicago  Mendel

May warm. loving, wonderful memories help ease your sorrow. Also, know that others are sending out prayers to support and sustain you.

We offer our sincere condolences,
Smith Family

Dear Denise,

                My sister called me and told me about Jim's passing. My condolences to you and your entire family. As I watched the video in the newspaper obituary, it reminded me of all the good times we had growing up in Burnside in those early years. Take good care and again I am so sorry.

To Denise, family and freinds, we are honored and blessed to have known Jim. He was truly a blessing in our life and we will miss him dearly. Our condolences.

Natalie Kantas Family

To Denise and family,.
We are so saddened by Jim's passing. He had been our insurance agent for 30+ years and I feel like a part of the family.  We know he has been through a lot with his health.  Our deepest sympathies to you and the family. He was a wonderful person.  
Patrick and Deb Finnegan

I remember Jim from several golf trips to Myrtle Beach and through our careers with Farmers Insurance, and although we were in different districts, there were many joint golf outings and meetings where we conversed.  His health and vision now fully restored in heaven, he is probably playing right now on the heavenly links.  God speed Jim.

I feel so lucky to have been able to call Jim my friend.Rest in Peace,"Tinman".I'm betting that we'll hear you armchair coaching all your favorite teams from whatever cloud you're resting on.You never were a quiet one! Love to you Denice.God Bless.

He has fought the good fight, has finished the race, and richly deserves the crown of victory.

The impact of his life extends well beyond his immediate family.  

Although he knew suffering he embraced Life and Love with a passion many admire and envy.

Anyone who came in contact with Jimmy benefited.  It is a legacy we all hope for.

He will be deeply missed.

Denise and Family-

So sorry for your loss...  Jim always made me feel welcomed, had such a positive outlook on life and truly made all he touch better as a result...  I will miss him...

Brent Timmerman

My deepest sympathies to Denise, all the Callahan and extended family members, and Jim's many friends on his passing. May you all find some comfort in the fond memories you have of Jim.

To Jim's Family...I am so sorry for your loss.  He was always so positive and nice when we spoke. He was a true fighter.  He will be missed.

Carolee McKanna

We have always loved you and forever will.  - The DiMare and Hice families

To Jim's Family... We are so very sorry for your loss. He was such a positive & inspirational person. Please accept our condolences. May he rest in Eternal peace.

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James Joseph Callahan

August 17, 1953 – June 1, 2016

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

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