Richard M. Callahan (Dick) passed away on September 20, 2019. Richard was born in Salem to Martin Callahan and Mary Elizabeth (Buckley) Callahan on November 9, 1927. He attended St. James School, and graduated from Salem High. He worked at Howard Johnson's in Salem as a pastry chef and continued his career at the Towne Lyne House on the Lynnfield/Peabody line for almost 40 years. Richard retired as the front of the house manager of the restaurant.

Being part of a large Irish family who came to America in the early 1900's, he was very proud of his heritage and as a younger man he was a member of the AOH in Salem.

He loved his dogs, especially Sophie. Richard also loved to read, and as his eye sight started to fail he would listen to books on tape. He loved to cook everything - from pastries to Thanksgiving Dinner.

Richard is survived by his loving wife Roseann (McGregor) Callahan, his son Richard Callahan of Danvers, his daughter Colleen Callahan of Salem, his grandchildren: James, Justin, Timmy, Robert, Sarah, Rachael, Rebecca and Hannah. Richard was predeceased by his sister Mary Callahan and his brother Robert Callahan.

Visiting hours will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal Street, Salem, on Wednesday September 25 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service will immediately follow the visiting hours and will be held at St. Ann Church, located at 292  Jefferson Ave, starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will take place following the service at St. Mary's Cemetery, located at 226 North Street, Salem. Memorial contributions in Richard's honor can be made to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty Street, Danvers. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com or call 978-744-0497.