Kelly Callihan Obituary, Nova Ohio, What Happened to Kelly Callihan

Posted by Zora Stowers on Saturday, May 18, 2024
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Kelly Callihan Obituary, Death – Kelly M. Callihan, 65, of Nova, died on November 9, 2023, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Bay Village, Ohio on March 25, 1958, to James Robert and Maridean (née Schilling) Callihan. Kelly attended Avon Lake High School and graduated in 1976. He worked as an apprentice with IBEW Local 129 for four years. On February 19, 1977, he married the former Lora Syphers, the love of his life.

Kelly was the President of Callihan Electric, which his father created in 1988. Kelly carried on his heritage as a union enterprise that prided itself on expert craftsmanship and ethics. His work ethic was unrivaled, and he was happiest when he was working hard. Kelly was a proud 44-year member of IBEW Local 129. He was the Lake Erie Division President of the National Electrical Contractors Association’s Greater Cleveland Chapter.

Kelly was also a long-time member of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He was a great family man who adored his children and grandchildren when he wasn’t at work. He enjoyed entertaining and hosting family reunions. Kelly did like to go hunting, watch the Cleveland Indians, and ride his Harley Davidson. He used to coach all four of his boys’ small league teams.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Lora Callihan of Nova; his mother, Maridean Callihan of Ashland; three sons, Jack (Virginia) Callihan of Nova, Rusty (Crystal) Callihan of Nova, and Toby (Melissa Burwell) Callihan of Nova; seven grandchildren, Haley, Emily, Jaycee, Kail, Case, Kora, and Cavin; and three sisters, Kim (Mike) Gorman of Oberlin, Kerry (Parker) Nelson of Ashland, and Kris (Kevin) Hickey of Norwalk. Kelly was predeceased by his father, James Robert Callihan, his son,

Matthew James Callihan, and his brother, Kip Callihan. Funeral services will be place at Southview Grace Brethren Church on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Zachary Hess officiating. The funeral will be followed by interment in the Nova Cemetery. Following the committal service at the cemetery, there will be a dinner and opportunity for fellowship at the Callihan Pavilion. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Mapleton High School Gymnasium, 1 Mountie Drive, Ashland, Ohio 44805.

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