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Curtis Callegan Obituary

Curtis James "Whitey" Callegan, Sr., a lifelong resident of White Castle, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. He was 85 and retired as a Plant Supervisor with Freeport McMoRan after 32 years. He also served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his adoring wife of 55 years, Barbara Gwin Callegan; daughters, Pamela Callegan Mistretta (Donald) and Paula Callegan Bobe (Anthony); sons, Phillip Wayne Callegan (Lesa), Curtis J. Callegan, Jr. (Jill), and Paul A. Callegan (Lori); sisters, Bessie Callegan Banta and Mary Callegan Berthelot; brother, Davis Callegan (Kathy); 14 grandchildren, Dr. Amanda Callegan Poche (Kodi), Brandi Callegan St. Romain (Jared), Chelsea N. Callegan, Bailey E. Callegan, Brandt M. Callegan, D.J. Mistretta, Kyle M. Mistretta, P.J. Callegan, Austin F. Callegan, Holly M. Callegan, Randall J. David, Heidi M. Bobe, Emily E. Bobe and Madeline A. Bobe; and 5 great grandchildren, Kenleigh St. Romain, Preslee St. Romain, Riley St. Romain, Kinkade Poche and Kameron Poche. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Amanda Settoon Callegan; siblings, Marjorie, Phillip, Floyd, William, Joe, J.D., Alta, Lucille, and Genevieve; and a granddaughter, Riley Grace Callegan. Visitation will be at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, White Castle on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 9 am until Funeral Service at 11 am. Burial will follow in the White Castle Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Randall David, D.J. Mistretta, P.J. Callegan, Austin Callegan, Kyle Mistretta, and Brandt Callegan. To offer your condolences please visit, www.oursoWhiteCastle.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2020.
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Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

January 14, 2020

Phil sorry to hear about you Dad. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Euliss&Robbin Boeneke

January 13, 2020

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Sheila Daigle

January 13, 2020

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The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

January 12, 2020

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White Castle, LA

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