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Thomas Calandra Obituary

CALANDRA-Thomas A. September 20, 2007; beloved husband of Gloria (Campagna) Calandra; father of Marilyn Bialo, Barbara (James) Usiak, Susan (Gerard) Ventrella, and Thomas Calandra; brother of Santa Rosselo, Stephen (late Jean), Joseph (Graceann) and the late Richard (Mary Jane) Calandra; grandfather of Jessica (Michael), Jared, Margaret, Adam, Richard, Mark, and Rachel; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends received Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the GRECO FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2909 Elmwood Ave. (near Sheridan Dr.) where Funeral Services will be held Monday morning at 10 and in St. John the Baptist Church 10:45. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be sent to Hospice Buffalo Inc. Mr. Calandra was a Veteran of WWII, a member of St. Margaret's Senior Club and a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service.

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2007.

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Fr. Michael Hegarty

September 24, 2007

Dear Susan, Gerard, and family:
On behalf of our Parish Community of Saint Ann, Elmer, NJ, I extend to you and your family our love and heartfelt sympathy on the death of your dear father. The words of scripture bring us comfort when human words fail us. "The souls of the just are in the hands of the Lord." You father has now received a grand "welcome home Tom!" May he rest in peace. Mass will be offered here at St. Ann's for your father on Sunday, October 7th at 10:30 a.m.
With love,

September 23, 2007

Steve, so sorry of the loss of your brother,my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family..Angelo Martinelli.N.Tonawanda NY

Robin and Bob Fanelli

September 23, 2007

Dearest 'Mom' Gloria, Sue, Gerard, Mark, Rachel, and all of our extended family in Buffalo,

Our love and prayers are with you all, especially during your time of sorrow and loss. While the desire of our hearts was to be there with you to remember and celebrate 'Dad' Tom's life, the reality of the distance has prevented us from doing so. Please know that the love, thoughts and prayers of your friends and parish family from Saint Ann's (Elmer, NJ) are with you all.

May God fill the emptiness that you feel in your hearts with beautiful memories of a loving husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, uncle, co-worker, friend. The Tom we came to know and love was truly a loving, caring, gentle man and we are blessed for having known him.

Because of the special love and commitment Tom and Gloria shared, Bob and I have been blessed with two of our dearest friends, Sue and Gerard. I am certain our sentiments are shared by all of the friends of Marilyn, Barbara and Tommy as well.

May the Spirit of God fill you and strengthen you. May the love of God flow over you all and bring peace to your hearts. And may your faith in God and His promise of salvation deepen with each passing day.

Love and Peace Always in Christ Jesus, Our Lord and Savior,
Robin and Bob Fanelli

Peggy Usinger

September 22, 2007

Sorry for your loss your entire family are in our prayers
Love
Peggy & J

MIKE MUSCATO

September 22, 2007

SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF ANOTHER GREAT ITALIAN-AMERICAN

Jacki and John Moore & family

September 22, 2007

Dr. Sue, Please know you and your entire family, especially your mom, are in out thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. May God give you all, the strength you need, and remember the love and good times you all had with your dad.

With all our love,

MARIE BUSCAGLIA

September 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindy Messina

September 22, 2007

Dear Calandra Family..with love and deepest sympathy on the passing of your father..I have many fond memories of your dad from all the times I hung out at 66 Northrup Place (forgive me if the address is not accurate..for that was 30 or more years ago) during my Bishop Neumann High School years spent with Sue...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers..with love, Cindy (Neubecker) Messina

david grecoJr

September 22, 2007

Aunt Gloria, We are very sorry for the loss of Uncle Tom. He was always so fun to be around. I wish I had taken his advice when he suggested I go work for the post office. If you need anything I am available. Love Dave Greco Jr. and family

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