James P. Callahan

May 11, 1965 - January 13, 2026

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Obituary for James P. Callahan

James P. “Jimmy” Callahan, of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester Lower Mills. He was 60 years Old.

Beloved son of the late Francis and Mary Callahan. Loving brother of Mary Alice Carrara and her husband Kenneth of Mansfield, Barbara Brackett and her husband Jim of Middleboro, Francis R. Callahan of Kingston, Jean Duzan of Middleboro, Anne Pinkham and her husband Jim of Norwell, Diane Mosey and her husband Michael of Braintree and the late Rita Murphy. Cherished uncle of 17 nieces and nephews and 21 great-nieces and nephews. Jimmy is also survived by many close friends and extended family.

Jimmy was born, raised and educated in Boston. He was the youngest of eight children, growing up in Dorchester Lower Mills in a tight knit community where he called home. Jimmy was a truck driver for Martigenetti Companies for many years before he became ill. He was always the life of the party, he loved his family, friends and going to concerts. Most of all Jimmy was known to be good to everyone, he had a kind heart and gentle soul. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved him.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday January 20th at 10am in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester. Visiting hours on Monday January 19th 4-7PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers donation in memory of Jimmy may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute @ Dana-Farber.org

Services

19 Jan

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
20 Jan

Funeral Mass

10:00 AM

Saint Gregory Church 2215 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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  • January 21, 2026

    John McHugh

    John McHugh God bless you Jimmy it was great seeing you couple of weeks ago rest in peace my friend

  • January 19, 2026

    Georgine brack

    Sorry for you loss to jimmy family.it's hard I seen him two months ago at his doctors appointment at South Shore Dana faber we talked he will be mist rip Jimmy no more suffering god bless

  • January 19, 2026

    Paul Fennessy & Family

    RIP Jimmy! You are a well loved and remembered uncle to Tracy and our family. You always made us smile and had a funny story for every occasion. The twins always cherished their time with you and admired your courage given the fight you had. Your journey here may have ended but your spirit and the great moments with family and friends will always be remembered. Slán go Fóill!

  • January 18, 2026

    Jackie Sousa

    To the Callahan family, I'm saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. We have been friends since we were young kids. I would talk to him as he walked by my mother's house on Old Morton street. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. God bless you all. RIP Jimmy Jackie Sousa 🙏

  • January 17, 2026

    Richard O'Mara

    To all The Callahans I extend my thoughts and feelings of sympathy. I have known many of you including Jimmy for over 60 years and was a regular along with a lot of you across the street at Charlie's store on Sanford St across from your homestead. I've seen Jimmy alot over the years up in Lower MIlls. His illness must have kept him from Meetinghouse BanK (Rockland Trust). I wasn't aware he was sick. Stay well and remeber all the happiness Jimmy brought to each of you.

  • January 17, 2026

    Patrick Connaughton

    Jimmy I'm so glad we reconnected, you were the strongest guy I knew rest in eternal peace

  • January 17, 2026

    Savannah

    I've known Cal my entire life. I used to visit his place in Dot so many times with my father. He always had a nice thing to say every time I talked to him. He was a real sweet guy, and I'm gonna miss him. I hope he'll be able to rest in peace.

  • January 16, 2026

    Kevin Kelley

    Rip Jimmy until We meet again KK🙏🏼🇺🇸 ☘️🇮🇪♾️