Bill Gerth reports the sad news that Marty Callaghan passed away on July 3, 2015. Marty is survived by his wife, Fran (49919 Meadowview Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644 callaghan@sti.net 559-642-2850).
We have fond memories of Marty at our 50th Reunion. A note he sent shortly after the reunion captures his spirit. He was a true gentleman and a class act.
Here is the note Marty sent us in July 2011 "to bring us up-to-date on my mishaps at the dinner."
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First, Fran & I want to express our appreciation to George Walker and his wife for an outstanding evening. The setting at their home was 5-star, the dinner was excellent (I made it through coffee and dessert) and the host and hostess deserve "high-fives" for their hospitality and presentation of the affair. Now as to my accident...............All that I know is that near the end of dinner I got up from my seat and as I stepped back from the table I got entangled in my chair somehow and fell backwards. I think my leg was still entangled in the chair and as "shit happens", I broke the ankle. Tom & Ann Uniack drove me to the nearby Walnut Creek Kaiser Hospital where medics reset the leg without surgery. The following evening I was transported by ambulance to a Rehab/Physical Therapy facility in Fresno (since I live in the foothills near Yosemite National Park, Fresno was significantly closer than Walnut Creek). I was released from the Rehab/P.T. facility last Tuesday, July 26th, and am currently recuperating at home in Oakhurst CA. I'll be seeing the doctors again next week, but based on what they previously told me.........the ankle will heal, without surgery, in about eight (8) weeks. George..............Fran & I really enjoyed the evening. I sure hope that "Klutz" didn't put a damper on such a fantastic gathering. Thank You and Warmest Regards.............................Marty Callaghan |
Marty, we'll miss you — and toast you — at our 55th!