Obituary of John J. Callies

Callies, John J., of Islip Terrace, LI on January 12, 2017. Proud veteran of the US Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Mamie Callies. Devoted father of Patricia, Kathleen, John J., Jr. and the late Maryanne. Loving father-in-law of Steve Stillwaggon, Randy Salamone, Lisa Callies and Michael Cannon. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Dearest son of the late Dorothy and George Callies. Fond brother of George, Diane and Michael. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons East Islip Funeral Home, 200 East Main Street (1/2 Mile West of the S.S. Parkway, Exit 45W). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Monday 9:30AM at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church, Islip Terrace, LI. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, LI. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in John’s loving memory to the VFW Foundation, 406 West 34th Street, Suite 920, Kansas City, MO 64111 or Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601. Visiting Sunday 2:00PM until 4:30PM and 7:00PM until 9:30PM.