Walter Clayton Callahan III

Walter Clayton Callahan III, born on August 5, 1941, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband and dear father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, Walter was a skilled craftsman who worked many hours but always had time for family, the Mets, and a good cup of black coffee. He was admired for his creativity, wit, and profound insight and leaves behind a legacy of quiet kindness and generosity. He was a great man who made a lasting impression on all who met him.

Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Kathleen; his children, Barbara Stewart, Jeffrey Krenrich, Christopher Callahan, Patricia Callahan, and Kathleen Ferraro; his grandchildren, Sam, Lucy, Emily, Annie, and Joey; his sister Joan Hironimus; and many nieces and nephews. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Florence, and his sisters Florence Callahan, Eleanor Callahan, and Mary Ellen Weiss.

The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, February 7, at 11:00 am at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ. The service will begin at noon.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at michaeljfox.org.

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