Michael J. Callaghan

Michael J. Callaghan, 68, originally of St. Petersburg, long time resident of Norman OK, and recently of Tarpon Springs, died peacefully Aug 15 2019. Mike lived a full life having mastered many careers and hobbies. He was a dedicated officer to Kenneth City Police department and the U.S. Capitol Police Department in Wash D.C., he later received a B.A. from OU with a specialty in geography and worked on many archaeological digs and dinosaur displays with Sam Noble Museum. He was a military historian, NRA endowment member, expert craftsman, HAM radio operator (AF5WE), skilled model builder, and an old car enthusiast.

Mike is survived by his first wife Susan (St Petersburg) and their two children, Jennifer (Adam) of Montreal, and Jeremiah (Jennifer) of Tarpon Springs and two grandchildren Dylan and Hailey; his second wife Mary Ann of Norman OK, and their dog Riley (his little buddy who always rode shot gun in the Model T); his siblings Dorothy, Dave, Tim (Pauline) and Katie (Sam), his close cousin John and other cousins of the Callaghan and Burket family and many great friends.

Mike is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Phyllis Jean Callaghan. Mike will be laid to rest beside his mother at Florida Hills Memorial Gardens in Spring Hill.