- November 23, 2024
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James Brendan McCallen
1949-2022
James Brendan McCallen, 73 of Palm Coast, passed away September 3, 2022 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House.
Mr. McCallen was born May 21, 1949 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Ireland. He was the son of James & Agnes O’Neill McCallen.
He grew up in Yonkers, New York. After graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Sergeant and was an Artillery Surveyor. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Expert Marksmanship Badge. Mr. McCallen was honorably discharged August 12, 1971. After he was discharged he served as a firefighter for over 20 years with the City of Yonkers. After he retired, he moved to Franklin, New York, then to Palm Coast. Mr. McCallen attended Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church. He enjoyed traveling to Medjugorje where he was a tour guide, and lead several mission trips there for years. Mr. McCallen also enjoyed making Rosaries and would donate them to people, churches, and schools.
He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Expert Marksmanship Badge.
He leaves his two children, Sheila (Emmett) Rowley of Newburgh, NY and Keith (Melissa) McCallen of Proctor, WVa; four grandchildren, McKenna, Teagan and Colin Rowley, and Hailey McCallen; three sisters, Mary (Jack) Tobin of Palm Coast, Brigid Ann Simoni of New Windsor, NY, and Rose Allis of Beacon, NY. He also leaves several nieces and nephews and extended family in Ireland.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Terrance and John McCallen.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held October 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Joachim Church 51 Leonard Street, Beacon, NY 12508.
A memorial service will also be held in Palm Coast at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the McCallen family by visiting www.craigflaglerpalms.com
SERVICE:
Saturday, October 22, 11AM
St. Joachim Church
51 Leonard Street
Beacon, NY 12508
