Mary ''Josie'' Callaghan

October 21, 1924 - May 6, 2022

Mary ''Josie'' Callaghan, 97, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born Tuesday, October 21, 1924 in Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Patrick O'Gara and the late Mary Gavigan O'Gara. Mary was the beloved wife to the late Michael, who passed away in 2017. Loving mother to Bernadette Palmiero, Gary Callaghan, John Callahan and the late Michael Callaghan, Margaret Usuriello and Paul Callaghan. Dear mother-in-law to John Palmiero, Joan Callaghan, Theresa Callaghan, Fran Callaghan, Al Usuriello and Deborah Callaghan. Dearest sister to the late Charlie, Tony, Tommy and Anna. Mary was also the devoted grandmother to her 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at St. Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY.