George H. Callaway
from: The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, CT, Tuesday, May 3, 2005:
GLASTONBURY -- George Howard Callaway, 62, of Glastonbury and formerly of Colchester and New Jersey, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away Monday evening at Hartford Hospital.
Born May 18, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ, he was the son of Helen (Zeleski) Callaway of Shinnston, WV and the late George H. Callaway.
Just after his 18th birthday, he joined the New Jersey Army National Guard and in July of 1961, he transferred to the Army, proudly serving during the Vietnam War until his Honorable Discharge in 1964. During his service, he was honored to stand guard at the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy prior to his burial.
On October 3, 1964, he wed the former Barbara Ann Jaegel in Orange, NJ.
Mr. Callaway was a Police Officer for the Highland Park (NJ) Police Dept. for 17 years, retiring as Sergeant in 1980.
For many years, he volunteered as a Little League coach in Colchester and was a Life Member of the American Legion. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother and his loving wife of 40 years, survivors include a daughter, Carleen and husband, Joseph LeClaire of Colchester; two sons, Christopher and wife, Laura Callaway of Colchester and Patrick J. Callaway of Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Anna, Ellie and Nicholas LeClaire; two nieces; one nephew; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the AuroraMcCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, followed by a 7 PM Chapel Service with Military Honors rendered by the Antique Veterans of Colchester. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St., Hartford 061051240.
from: The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, CT, Tuesday, May 3, 2005:
GLASTONBURY -- George Howard Callaway, 62, of Glastonbury and formerly of Colchester and New Jersey, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away Monday evening at Hartford Hospital.
Born May 18, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ, he was the son of Helen (Zeleski) Callaway of Shinnston, WV and the late George H. Callaway.
Just after his 18th birthday, he joined the New Jersey Army National Guard and in July of 1961, he transferred to the Army, proudly serving during the Vietnam War until his Honorable Discharge in 1964. During his service, he was honored to stand guard at the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy prior to his burial.
On October 3, 1964, he wed the former Barbara Ann Jaegel in Orange, NJ.
Mr. Callaway was a Police Officer for the Highland Park (NJ) Police Dept. for 17 years, retiring as Sergeant in 1980.
For many years, he volunteered as a Little League coach in Colchester and was a Life Member of the American Legion. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother and his loving wife of 40 years, survivors include a daughter, Carleen and husband, Joseph LeClaire of Colchester; two sons, Christopher and wife, Laura Callaway of Colchester and Patrick J. Callaway of Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Anna, Ellie and Nicholas LeClaire; two nieces; one nephew; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the AuroraMcCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, followed by a 7 PM Chapel Service with Military Honors rendered by the Antique Veterans of Colchester. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St., Hartford 061051240.
George H. Callaway
from: The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, CT, Tuesday, May 3, 2005:
GLASTONBURY -- George Howard Callaway, 62, of Glastonbury and formerly of Colchester and New Jersey, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away Monday evening at Hartford Hospital.
Born May 18, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ, he was the son of Helen (Zeleski) Callaway of Shinnston, WV and the late George H. Callaway.
Just after his 18th birthday, he joined the New Jersey Army National Guard and in July of 1961, he transferred to the Army, proudly serving during the Vietnam War until his Honorable Discharge in 1964. During his service, he was honored to stand guard at the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy prior to his burial.
On October 3, 1964, he wed the former Barbara Ann Jaegel in Orange, NJ.
Mr. Callaway was a Police Officer for the Highland Park (NJ) Police Dept. for 17 years, retiring as Sergeant in 1980.
For many years, he volunteered as a Little League coach in Colchester and was a Life Member of the American Legion. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother and his loving wife of 40 years, survivors include a daughter, Carleen and husband, Joseph LeClaire of Colchester; two sons, Christopher and wife, Laura Callaway of Colchester and Patrick J. Callaway of Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Anna, Ellie and Nicholas LeClaire; two nieces; one nephew; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the AuroraMcCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, followed by a 7 PM Chapel Service with Military Honors rendered by the Antique Veterans of Colchester. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St., Hartford 061051240.
from: The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, CT, Tuesday, May 3, 2005:
GLASTONBURY -- George Howard Callaway, 62, of Glastonbury and formerly of Colchester and New Jersey, beloved husband of Barbara, passed away Monday evening at Hartford Hospital.
Born May 18, 1942 in Bound Brook, NJ, he was the son of Helen (Zeleski) Callaway of Shinnston, WV and the late George H. Callaway.
Just after his 18th birthday, he joined the New Jersey Army National Guard and in July of 1961, he transferred to the Army, proudly serving during the Vietnam War until his Honorable Discharge in 1964. During his service, he was honored to stand guard at the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy prior to his burial.
On October 3, 1964, he wed the former Barbara Ann Jaegel in Orange, NJ.
Mr. Callaway was a Police Officer for the Highland Park (NJ) Police Dept. for 17 years, retiring as Sergeant in 1980.
For many years, he volunteered as a Little League coach in Colchester and was a Life Member of the American Legion. Most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be greatly missed.
In addition to his mother and his loving wife of 40 years, survivors include a daughter, Carleen and husband, Joseph LeClaire of Colchester; two sons, Christopher and wife, Laura Callaway of Colchester and Patrick J. Callaway of Lawrenceville, GA; three grandchildren, Anna, Ellie and Nicholas LeClaire; two nieces; one nephew; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 7 PM at the AuroraMcCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, followed by a 7 PM Chapel Service with Military Honors rendered by the Antique Veterans of Colchester. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland St., Hartford 061051240.
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