Background
Callahan, John J. was born on November 20, 1923 in Buffalo. Son of Thomas and Mary B. (O'Connor) Callahan.
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John J. Callahan
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John J. Callahan, state supreme court justice. Bar: New York 1954, United States District Court (western district) New York 1955, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1958. Recipient Special award Boy Scouts American, 1974-1978, President award St. Columban's Retreat League, 1977-1978, Merit award New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 1981, Distinguished Alumni award State University of New York, Buffalo, 1989.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration, St. Bonaventure University, 1951. Juris Doctor, University Buffalo, 1954.
Career
Clerk to Honorary Ann T. Mikoll, State Supreme Court New York, Buffalo, 1954-1955; private practice, Buffalo, 1954-1975; justice, State Supreme Court New York, 1975-1978; associate justice, Appellate Division 4th Department, Albany, since 1978.
Achievements
Membership
Commissioner Niagara Frontier Port Authority, 1965-1967. With United States Navy, 1943-1946. Member Erie County Bar Association (treasurer 1974-1975), American Legion (judge advocate), Niagara Frontier Navy League (vice president), United States Submarine Vets World War II, St. Bonaventure Alumni Association (past national executive secretary, past national vice president).
Connections
Married Lillian T. Hart, July 16, 1960. Children: John Jay Junior, Thomas P., Patrick F., Mary Catherine, Timothy, Michael, Maureen, Kathleen.
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Born
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Died
January 20, 2002 (aged 78)
Education
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1951
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1954
Career
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1954 - 1975
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1954 - 1955
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1975 - 1978
Awards
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Recipient Special award Boy Scouts American, 1974-1978, President award St. Columban's Retreat League, 1977-1978, Merit award New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 1981, Distinguished Alumni award State University of New York, Buffalo, 1989.Recipient Special award Boy Scouts American, 1974-1978, President award St. Columban's Retreat League, 1977-1978, Merit award New York State Trial Lawyers Association, 1981, Distinguished Alumni award State University of New York, Buffalo, 1989.