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Renee Calandra Obituary

Calandra, Renee Ann
age 60 of Glendale, passed away on April 11, 2014. Survived by husband Joe, children Christopher (Sarah), Dianna, Michael (Nicole). She is also survived by her mother, Mary Lou, her aunt Loretta and granddaughter Francesca. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, April 16th, 10am at St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 4331 W Maryland Ave in Glendale. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15th from 4-8 pm at Best Funeral Services 9380 W. Peoria Ave in Peoria. Interment St. Francis Cemetery 2033 N. 48th St. in Phoenix. Best Funeral Services

Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 15, 2014.
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I'm so sad for the family, for Joe and the kids. Renee was my friend for many years, a wonderful woman.

Jayne Lewis

May 14, 2014

Dear Joe and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and my godmother Marylou. I remember attending your wedding and your beautiful wife. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. May peace be with all of you during this time. Rest in peace Renee.

Carrie Shriver

April 16, 2014

Renee was one of the most helping person I ever knew. She was always willing to help anyone with anything. She was so kind to all the children at school when she aided and always smiling. I will always remember the times we spent together at SSJ.

Roberta Kerwin

April 15, 2014

Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you during this time. May you treasure all the wonderful memories of your beloved Renee! God Bless!

Jim & Sarah Andrews

April 15, 2014

First of all, Thank you for letting Dan and I be a part of your family. But most of all being there with you Thursday.


Bette Midler produced a song in Oct 1990 "From a Distance" U R this Song-
We will miss you but know u are still here in our hearts, memories and will always be "Watching us from a Distance" Love you.

Dan and Dawn Vadnais

April 15, 2014

I'm going to miss this wonderful women!! She is in such a happier place now! My heart felt prayers and thoughts to her family and friends!!

Whitney Jones

April 15, 2014

Renee practiced being an angel on earth. She was silently watching for anyone who needed encouragement or a little help. She was an angel to so many! She will be missed! We are praying for her family who she loved so much! Love, Diana and Jim Herman

Diana Herman

April 15, 2014

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

Frank & Becky Crocilla

April 15, 2014

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