Joseph "Pat" Callaghan

Joseph "Pat" Callaghan, 86 of Butler, passed away on March 16, 2026.

Born November 1,1939 in Columbus Ohio, he was the son of Dorothy and Daniel Callaghan. 

He worked as an electrical supervisor for Battelle Memorial Institute for 38 years. He enjoyed baseball, shuffleboard, golf and was an avid Ohio State fan.

 He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Drescher Leslie Callaghan of Butler, children Patrick, Phillip (MaryBeth) Callaghan, Cindy (Tom) Hickey, and John (Jackie) Callaghan, stepchildren Lorene Rudolph, Lee (Linda Massucci) Kennedy, Kerry (Wendy) Leslie.  He was adored by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and many long-time friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry and his first wife Carolyn Brady Callaghan.
 
A private burial will be held in Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery.

He always had a smile on his face. Pat loved his life in full measure. 
 

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