Jo Anne Callahan

jo anne  callahan

August 12, 1948 ~ December 19, 2021

Born in: Rochester, NY
Resided in: Greece, NY

Jo Anne Callahan

 

Greece:  December 19, 2021 at age 73 went home to be with her parents, Laverne and Lucille Leverenz.  She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Dave Callahan; children, Mark (Anita) Callahan, Julie (Jeff) Lewis, Nadine (Mike Goerke) Callahan, Chris (Ted) Bolan and Aaron (Julia) Callahan; siblings, Carol (James) Knight, Donna Dyer and Peter Leverenz; grandchildren, Jessica (Vinny) Lanzafame, Nick Callahan, Danielle Callahan, Emily Callahan, Madison Callahan, Nathan Lewis, Cameron Lewis, Kiernan Bolan, Willem Bolan, Laney Bolan, Riley Callahan, Kiera Callahan, Emilia Callahan; great-grandchildren’ Hannah Callahan, Gracie, Audrey and Caroline Lanzafame; many loving nieces, nephews; cousins; dear friends.

 

Jo Anne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She enjoyed traveling and spending quality time with her family.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

 

Jo Anne’s visitation will be held Saturday January 22, 2022 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Vay-Schleich & Meeson 1075 Long Pond Road where her Prayer Service will follow at 1:00 PM in the Funeral Home.  Private interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory. For more information and to sign her online guestbook, visit www.meesonfamily.com

Services

Visitation: January 22, 2022 11:00 am - January 23, 2021 1:00 pm

Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626


Prayer Service: January 22, 2022 1:00 pm

Vay-Schleich & Meeson - Greece Chapel
1075 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Jo Anne Callahan 's name.

American Cancer Society / Rochester

1120 S. Goodman St. Rochester, NY US 14620
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Place Memphis , TN 38105
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Memories Timeline

Guestbook

  1. To Nadine, family & friends of Jo Anne Callahan: My deepest & sincerest condolences for your loss. An unimaginable loss all to soon that no one can ever prepare for. May you find comfort & peace in knowing that Jo Anne Callahan lives on through the hearts of your family & friends and through the beautiful memories she helped create & the wonderful family she leaves for the rest of us to cherish and love. My heart’s with you Nadine..love Raffaella & Grady

  2. My deepest condolences to all family and friends. JoAnne was one of my best friends for almost 50 years. We shared coffee and our hopes and dreams and raised our children. She taught me so much about being a good mother as I watched her with her family. She is so missed. Loved her.

  3. Joanne always made sure everyone was well taken care of at the Christmas parties. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother , great grandmother and aunt. She was loved by so many. Her spirit will live on and memories will be cherished.

  4. We are so sorry for your loss. I hope that the beautiful memories you have of her will help you ease the pain. She was a wonderful woman, mother, grandmother and wife. We are thinking of you at this sad time. With Sympathy, The Gioia and Fernandez family

  5. This is Dave of the Jo-Dave connection. And I thank all of you for your kind words and thoughts and your welcomed prayers. Sometimes God allows you to get a small hint of what heaven is like. That is what JoAnne and I had and will have again.

  6. I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss. It is very hard to accept and deal with a loss of a parent. My heart goes out to all of you. I will keep Mark and his family in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences.

  7. My love and prayers to all of you…Mrs Callahan always made me feel welcomed from the time I first met her. Whenever I would attend a gathering with the family she always came over the minute I arrived to say hello. She always would make me laugh within minutes of saying hello by sharing a lighthearted story or a funny comment. And in turn all of you Callahans are just like her. You are all the most welcoming loving family I know….please accept my condolences. Love you all.


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