Cheryl V. Callahan

Cheryl V. (Antosh) Callahan, 76, of Southington passed away peacefully at Southington Care Center on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Cheryl was born in Milford, MA on October 29, 1945, to the late Walter and Eva (Rosoloski) Antosh. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from CCSU and was a middle school teacher at St. Brigid’s School of West Hartford.  She enjoyed watching Catholic Mass on TV, trips to the shore and to the casino and lunch dates with her friends. Cheryl will be remembered for being kind, thoughtful and a wonderful friend, sister and aunt.

Cheryl is survived by her brother, Robert Antosh, two nieces Aprile Albertelli  and Kerri Martin, one nephew Todd Antosh, all of MA, and many great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving extended Callahan, Kelly and Crehan families. Cheryl was predeceased by her husband, John Callahan, her longtime companion, John J. Brooks, her brother Francis “Buddy” Antosh and her sister-in-law, Elaine Antosh.

Cheryl wishes to thank her family and friends for all the love and care they have provided for her.   

In lieu of flowers, donations in Cheryl’s memory may be made to Bread for Life, 31 Vermont Ave, Southington, CT 06489 (https://southingtonbreadforlife.org/donate-online/.)

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St, Plantsville. Calling hours will be held before the service from 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville. Burial will be private in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Pittsfield, MA. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.