Obituary of Lawrence John Callahan

Lawrence J Callahan, Sr., age 65, of Villas passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at Cooper University Hospital. Lawrence served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a custodian at the North Wildwood School District for 10 years and worked at Morey's Pier in Wildwood. Lawrence was a member of the Charles Buddy Lewis VFW Post #5343 in Villas, was a life member of the DAV of Del Haven, a life member of the American Legion, belonged to the Knights of Columbus council #2572 of North Wildwood, was an NRA member, and was a member of the Bayshore Gun Club. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack Callahan and his sisters: Dolores McCarron & Loretta Hubbard. Lawrence is survived by his wife Donna (nee Oister) Callahan; his children: Lawrence (Alicia) Callahan, Jr. & Jocelyn (Fred) Buri; his siblings: Terry Callahan, Frances DeVanney, Catherine Burke, & Margaret Barnes; and his granddaughter Cassidy. There will a funeral service at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 27, 2018 at the Evoy Funeral Home, 3218 Bayshore Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting donations to help defray the cost of the funeral. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.