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Eugene Calabrese Obituary

Calabrese, Dr. Eugene Adam Jr. Age 56, passed away on January 15, 2015, after battling a terminal brain tumor. He was a most beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and physician. A 1977 graduate of St. Stephen High School, a 1981 graduate at Central Michigan University, he received his medical degree from the Kansas City School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. After graduating 1990 from MSU Internal Medicine Residency program in Saginaw, he practiced privately in Colony Medical Group, worked tirelessly in Healthsource Saginaw, became medical director of King's Daughters Nursing Home in Midland and devotedly attended his patients in both Covenant and St. Mary's hospitals. He married the love of his life, Dr. Collette Mercier on May 27th, 1990. He fulfilled his lifelong dream of moving himself and family to Florida in 2014. She survives him, as well as son Anthony and daughter Julia. His favorite pastime includes boating and enjoying family time at their cottage on Linwood Beach. He was an avid supporter of Nouvel Catholic Central High School and other charities as well. Eugene is also survived by sister Theresa (Calabrese) Knaub, brothers-in-law Thomas Knaub, David Mercier, Michael Mercier, Michael Priest and George McCoy; sisters-in-law Denise (Mercier) Priest, and Lisa (Mercier) McCoy, Janet (Lewis) Mercier; father-in-law Joseph Mercier and his wife Martha; and an aunt Mary (Dwan) Ritcher; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Eugene was predeceased by his parents, Marion and Eugene Calabrese Sr; his mother-in-law Wilhelmina Mercier; uncle Clement J. (Bud) Ritcher; and aunt Kathleen Greene Smalley. A wake and vigil service is set for 6 p.m. Thursday January 29th, 2015 at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 2711 Mackinaw. The Memorial Mass is set for 10 a.m. Friday January 30th, 2015 also at St. Stephen. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago, Illinois or Nouvel Catholic Central.

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Published by Saginaw News on MLive.com from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2015.

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Eric Solomon

January 17, 2025

He was a wonderful friend. He always had q great sense of humor and a positive outlook.

Shira Small-Cangialosi

January 18, 2021

He had the kindest, most positive energy about him. I’m happy to ever have known him.

Eric Solomon

January 17, 2021

I can't believe it's been 5 years. Gene was such a wonderful friend when we were in school together. He had such a great sense of humour and a definitely made my 4 years in Kansas City enjoyable.

April 10, 2015

Dear Tracy, please accept our sincere condolences on your brothers passing. Your family was very special to us. We shared many pleasant times together. We were especially honored when "Cal" decided to become an Osteopathic Physician. All our love, Doctor Ronald and Claudia Chernov, Aquone, North Carolina

Eric Solomon

April 5, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about Genes passing. He was such a truly great friend in school. He was always warm, energetic and a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.

Teresa Farrington,DO

February 6, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing.
Although medical school seems ages away, those folks we shared that time with became like family. God bless and keep him, and comfort his loved ones.

Kevin Hubbard

February 6, 2015

My dear medical school classmate!! You will be missed! Your family are in my continual prayers.

Rest well, my friend!

February 1, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. So sad to here of Eugene's passing. We have allot of great memories with him at STA and Nouvel. All the tailgating and times watching our kids grow up. He was a great person! Our prayers are with all of you.
Tess Snyder, Nick, Jack, Pete and Ryan

Mary Jurgens

January 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Calabrese was our doctor for 8 years. Jim enjoyed playing basketball with him on Sunday nights at St. Thomas. He will be very missed. You are in our prayers.

Mary Ann Greene

January 29, 2015

Tracy and Tom, I am so sorry to hear of Cal's passing. My prayers are with you.

Dr.Robert&Debbie Thompson

January 29, 2015

Dear Collette and family, I can not tell you how sorry we are for your loss. The last time Eugene was in our office he was so excited about your move to The Villages. We have a home there and hope to retire there in the near future.Bob was anxious to get to know him better.We knew he would love it there.If we can do anything for you here or in Fla. please let us know.
We will be donating to P.S.C., that is a rare liver disease our son has.

With Love and Caring,
Dr.Robert&Debbie Thompson

January 28, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Calabrese family. You were great neighbors and I'm sure Dr. Eugene will be missed by all.

Mike Baumgarten

Josefina Arcay

January 28, 2015

May the memories of Dr. Eugene forever live on and help you find peace. We will donate funds in his name to Nouvel Catholic High School.

With deepest sympathy to all,

Josefina B. Arcay RN
& ArcVista Home Care Staff

Lindsay Eggers

January 28, 2015

We were so saddened to hear the news last week, especially considering your recent move to a new state. I pray that your new neighbors took good care of you. Your old neighbors will be there tomorrow evening to share our condolences for your loss.

January 27, 2015

Saddened to learn or Eugene's passing and my sympathies extend to his entire family.

I had the pleasure of caring jointly with him for a number of patients during my time in Saginaw prior to my early retirement for health reasons.
I have known a number of skillful and compassionate physicians and only a few reached the high level of attainment that Eugene did. I referred several family members to him and they were very pleased with his care.

I wished that I had gotten to know him better but his character and integrity were readily seen. Our loss is Heaven's gain, we have lost a good man.

R.I.P.

Edward S. Bernreuter, MD
San Antonio, TX

Michelle Davis

January 26, 2015

Dear Collette & Family - So sorry to hear that Gene has passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Gene was the best basketball score & time keeper for the Real Stuff travel team ours sons played on during the middle school years! It was an honor to know him.
The Davis Family - Troy, Michelle, Harrison, Aaron, Jack & Charlie

Elaine Kingry

January 26, 2015

So sorry about to hear about Eugene we were classmates

Michele Lawford

January 26, 2015

Dear Collette, Julia, and Tony- I am praying for all of you. I have many fond memories of your dad and Risty Kalivas when they were medical residents at Saginaw General, where I was a brand new dietitian. Your dad and Risty were so funny and full of life, they ruled the roost! Everyone thought they were "the best and the brightest," and sure enough, your dad proved them right, giving back to Saginaw many many years of excellent medical service. That's a wonderful legacy, and something to be very proud of! God bless you,

Russell Babcock

January 26, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.

Mark Rohrkemper

January 25, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. We were classmates at St. Stephen's High School.

Lana Shorey

January 25, 2015

Dr. Mercier, I was devistated at seeing Dr. Calabrese obiturary today. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and Dr, Calabrese. God has called an angel home Rest in Peace.

Marsha Lea

January 25, 2015

My father was a patient of Dr. Calabrese for many years. He took excellent care of him and improved his quality of life. Our family will be forever grateful and we pray that God gives you strength as you go through this difficult time.

Angel Gray

January 24, 2015

Dr. Mercier,

I was a patient of yours for over 15 years - I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family through this difficult time.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Shira Small-Cangialosi

January 24, 2015

Dear Collette, We were blessed with Eugene's presence for just a short time at The Villages Health, yet his impact was great. A joyous spirit who touched us with his enthusiatic energy; a consummate teacher. I feel blessed to ever have known him. I am so sorry for your loss. Still, he will be with you forever.

January 24, 2015

Collette, we are so sorry to hear about Gene, Dirk and I send our sympathy and hugs to all three of you! Marti Cederberg and Dirk waltz

Tracy

January 24, 2015

Love you and miss you always.

Robert D. Newvine #77

January 23, 2015

Sorry to hear of Eugene's passing in Florida. I played football with Gene at St. Stephen's from middle school until our senior year in 1977 it was the best of times. I spent a lot of time at the Calabrese house eating dinners and talking football with Mr. Calabrese and Gene. Rest in peace #51. From #77 Bob Newvine

January 23, 2015

Tracy and Tom--Just a note to let you know I was sorry to read about your brother. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Take care,
Marianne Bird

Al Streu

January 23, 2015

We lost a very good man. May God bless him.

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