Francis Xavier McCallion

It is with loving remembrance that we announce the passing of a devoted father, proud veteran, and cherished friend. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he carried the strength, resilience, and loyalty of his hometown with him throughout his life. In 1975, he answered the call to serve his country by joining the United States Air Force. Over the course of 20 honorable years, he served with dedication, integrity, and pride. His military career took him to many places and allowed him to touch countless lives before he retired from the Air Force in 1995. Which he then started his 24-year career in Civil Service. Following his distinguished service, he shared his retirement between Prattville, Alabama, and Ft. Walton Beach Florida where he embraced a quieter life surrounded by family and friends. He was Irish Catholic, an animal lover, enjoyed the outdoors, going camping and fishing. He had taste for lavish dinners. He was known for his strong work ethic, sense of duty, and unwavering love for his family. Those who knew him will remember his wisdom, his stories, and most of all how proud he was to be a father. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Proceeded in death his mother, Charlotte Rebecca McCallion; his father, Francis Xavier McCallion Sr.; his brother, David Joseph McCallion and daughter, Jeanine Andrea Peterson. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Ann, Cassie, Dianna, Bryan and George McCallion; ex-spouse, Floss McCallion; his children, Neil and Jim (Jenn) Peterson, Francis, David, Samantha, Billie Jo, Flossie (Adam), and Kristina McCallion; his grandchildren, Sarah and Kloe Peterson, Megan, Ethan and Harrison (Reese) Green, Abigayle Cajen, Trisha (Marah), Neveah, Kirsten and Frances McCallion, Isabella and Kelsea King, and Braxten Carroll; his Great Grandchildren, Korbyn and Jhordan Cross, Rosaline Wyatt. Nieces Annisia (Tom) Morrissey, Mary Ann and Christina McAplin, Jennifer (Matthew) Kauderer, Theresa Forbes, Courtney Ann Redfield, Corinne Hesington; nephew, Phillip (JoAnna) McAplin Jr. In addition to many great nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Pallbearers will be Neil Peterson, Francis McCallion, III, David McCallion, Braxten Carroll, Harrison Green, Ethan Green, Kade Zeigler and Josh Cassity.

Francis Xavier McCallion

June 16, 1956 - March 7, 2026