Joseph A. Callahan Jr., 78 passed away at home with his wife Judy and family on Monday, August 17th, 2020. Survived by his loving wife Judith A. Callahan (Cowgill) and his children Joesph (Julie), Chad (Denise), Craig, Kelly Henry (Sam), Kim Rogers (David) and David Rogers. Born in Camden, N.J. and lived and worked in Pennsauken and has lived in Ocean City for the past 29 years. Attended Arizona State University and is a U.S. Army veteran while serving in the 82nd Airborne Division and was in the Dominican Republic conflict.
After serving his country, he was a police officer in Phoenix, Arizona from 1972 to 1977 and finished his law enforcement career with the Pennsauken Police Department after 24 years of service. Joe was football coach for many years for St. Peter's Midget Football Association. As an avid Catholic, Joe served as the President of the Holy Name Society for St. Peter's Catholic Church in Merchantville. Full obituary.