Gail Elaine Callahan, 82, formerly of Ogdensburg

OGDENSBURG -- Gail Elaine Callahan, 82, of Fayetteville and Piseco, NY, died on June 11, 2024, at home with family. She died as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

She was a native of Ogdensburg, NY and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1959.

Gail also received her BS from D’Youville University in 1963 and her MEd from Elmira College in 1972.

She was a proud math teacher at Ernie Davis Junior High and the business manager of Holy Family Catholics Schools in Elmira, NY.

Gail also loved Bridge and played in several golf leagues.

She was predeceased by her parents, Chester and Marie Vinch.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Tom; daughter, Laurie (Jason) Ellis of Richmond, VA; son, Michael (Angie) Callahan of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Regan Ellis of Boston, MA, Kathryn Ellis of New York, NY; Thomas and Elise Callahan of Atlanta, GA; brother, Timmy Vinch of Ogdensburg, NY; sister, Clara Gryczka, of Fayetteville, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life and burial will be at a later date in Piseco, NY.

Online condolences can be shared at www.shepardsonfh.com.