John F. Callinan
John F. Callinan | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of Cape May County | |
| In office 2002–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond D. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Gary G. Schaffer |
| Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court for the 1st Vicinage | |
| In office September 1, 1982 – 2002 | |
| Appointed by | Thomas Kean |
| Solicitor of Lower Township, New Jersey | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce M. Gorman |
| Succeeded by | Bruce M. Gorman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Francis Callinan 1935 |
| Died | July 31, 2025 (aged 89–90) |
| Education | Dwight Morrow High School |
| Alma mater | Seton Hall University Fordham Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army United States Air Force |
John Francis Callinan (1935 – July 31, 2025) was a judge of the New Jersey Superior Court.
Education and early career
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Callinan was raised in Edgewater, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Dwight Morrow High School.[1] Callinan also served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. [2] In the 1960s, Callinan was an officer for the Bergen County Police Department and then with the New Jersey State Police. Callinan would go on to graduate from Seton Hall University and Fordham Law School.[3] Callinan would go on to practice law and become a partner of the firm of Perskie-Callinan in Wildwood, New Jersey, and serve as solicitor of Lower Township, New Jersey.[2]
New Jersey Superior Judge service
Callinan, a resident of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, was appointed by Governor Thomas Kean and sworn in as New Jersey Superior Court Judge for the 1st Vicinage on September 1, 1982.[4] Callinan would serve on the Bench for twenty years, retiring in 2002.[5]
Later life
Callinan would serve as Sheriff of Cape May County from 2002 to 2009.[6]
Callinan died at his home in Millsboro, Delaware, on July 31, 2025 at the age of 90.[2]
Electoral history
Cape May County Sheriff
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John F. Callinan | 18,172 | 59.68% | |
| Independent | Robert Hartman | 12,257 | 40.25% | |
| Total votes | 30,429 | 99.93% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John F. Callinan | 19,260 | 60.28% | |
| Democratic | S. Harvey Roach | 12,683 | 39.70% | |
| Total votes | 31,943 | 99.98% | ||
References
- ^ "Edgewater Men Graduating; Bergen Brothers to Get Trooper Badges", The Jersey Journal, October 10, 1958. Accessed October 4, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Callinan of 2 Hilliard Ave. will receive their badges as state troopers tomorrow at the graduation exercise of the State Police Academy.... Both are natives of Newark. They attended Epiphany Grammar School, Cliffside Park, and Dwight Morrow High School, Englewood."
- ^ a b c "CALLINAN, JOHN F." Cape May County Herald. August 4, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Hurley, Harry (August 6, 2025). "Former Cape May County, New Jersey, Sheriff Has Passed Away". WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Shiles, Bob (September 8, 1982). "Callinan Administed Oath as Superior Court Judge". Cape May County Herald. Vol. 17, no. 36. p. 8. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "ANNUAL REPORT OF THE NEW JERSEY JUDICIARY 2001-2002" (PDF). NJ Judicial Annual Report. 2001–2002: 22–23. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ "Sheriff's Page | Cape May County, NJ - Official Website". capemaycountynj.gov. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "STATE OF NEW JERSEY STATEMENT OF COUNTY CANVASSERS* A Statement of the Result of An Election held in the COUNTY OF CAPE MAY on the 8th Day of November Two Thousand And Five to elect County Officers" (PDF). November 14, 2005. pp. 80–90. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "STATE OF NEW JERSEY STATEMENT OF COUNTY CANVASSERS* A Statement of the Result of An Election held in the COUNTY OF CAPE MAY on the 5th Day of November Two Thousand And Two to elect County Officers" (PDF). November 18, 2002. pp. 21–29. Retrieved October 6, 2025.