The Pontiac Yacht Club Patriarch is gone. A treasure of a man, many called him Hank, others Dad, Grandpa and Darling. By his account he was raised at PYC. He had a perpetual stream of stories about the PYC and Fleet 54 and will always be in our hearts leading, helping, fixing and sailing onward. Harold E. Callahan died on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the age of 90.

Cherished husband of Esther Callahan for 66 years; Loving father of Phyllis (Michael) Losert, Bonnie (Louie) Nickels and Ruth (Michael) Lyons; Beloved grandfather of Alex, Lindley, Raegan and Mitchell; Dear brother of Ronald Callahan and Jerry Callahan and predeceased by his siblings Jean Kerton, June Horton and Ruth Eileen Wheeler.

Hank Callahan worked for the General Motors Corporation, Service Parts Operations and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was proud to have served aboard the U.S.S. Los Angeles and served on the Waterford Township Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Callahan was a member of Waterford Rotary.

His "second home" was the Pontiac Yacht Club where he was the oldest living member. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 10, 2026. Part of the services included a Ceremonial Eight Bells drive through around the circle at PYC.

Many will remember Hank and Esther from either celebrating their wedding Anniversary during the annual White Cap Regatta (for the past 66 years!) or for their help at other events like the multiple NAs in North Cape or more recently during the 2018 WJM NAs at Pontiac YC. "Hard Hat Hank" will be forever remembered in the Lightning Class.

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Callahan Family - circa 1994 - Esther and Hank far right.

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