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BORN
1943
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2010
Jonne Aleeson Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Jonne Aleeson
34 Entries
January 17, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of someone who was so dear to me. My condolences to the family. Somehow and sadly we got out of touch. I will never forget your smile "Tiny". You broke my heart again. Rest in Peace. Penny Ford SouthPhilly/New Jersey
Elaine
March 15, 2011
I was just thinking of Jonne and his cheesesteaks and looked him up online and found the sad news.
I first met Jonne in Mt. View over 20 years ago when I worked next door to his "sandmich" shop. How I didn't weigh 300 lbs. I'll never know. I hadn't seen Jonne since that store closed and I moved to Oregon until I just had to see his smiling face and satisfy my craving for a cheesesteak (still the best I ever had) early in 2010. So glad I did.
February 3, 2011
Rest in peace my friend... you are missed! The Phillies are gonna win it ALL this year... I know you'll be watchin'! I'll miss my "special" cheese. Adios mi amigo! eScott
Hope Reed
November 23, 2010
This is sad news to hear. I send the Aleeson family my dearest condolences!! He was an amazing person with the warmest smile! God bless you and thank you for all your love you gave to San Jose!
kristin killin
October 19, 2010
I meet Calvin years ago and he was a nice man. He would come in to the shop and buy produce from us and would always bring me a goodie from the state he loved so much. God bless him
Fred Middleton
October 18, 2010
I had no idea that Calvin passed. He was a good man and I enjoyed talking about sports with him. R.I.P.
Adam Winkel
October 15, 2010
I always called him Calvin even though I knew it wasn't his real name, but I think he liked it. Jonne was one of the most luminous people I have ever met. I never knew anyone who worked so hard but would still go out of his way to make everyone's day brighter.
Jonne's passing is a big loss to a world where it's more and more difficult to find a sense of community. I used to tell Jonne that he reminded me of a character on Sesame Street. I know The Alameda will never be quite the same for me now. I can't help fixating on the fact the world is a dimmer place today than before Jonne's passing. But perhaps if the rest of us can pick up some slack for Jonne and make someone else's day brighter.
October 12, 2010
please accept my sincerest condolences. i have nothing but warm memories of jonnee - seeing him at the calvin's or bumping into him at our local blockbuster or even sharing a beer at his next door wine bar. we always took a moment to discuss life, family and of course philly.
i will truly miss him. i apologize for not being able to attend his services i travel extensively but i have taken a moment to offer a prayer in memorium. - Zach
October 11, 2010
Sorry for your loss, you will always have memory and good one's especially of food, good times, and lot's of love. May he R.I.P
Eric Wick
October 4, 2010
Calvin was one the first to believe in my startup san jose business and I deeply appreciated all he did to help me get started. I was looking forward to the day that we could share more success together. Calvin was truly a one of a kind human being; a live-wire with more energy as a 70 year old than I had has an 18 year old. It is tragic to hear he has passed but I know he is in a peaceful place. Rest in Peace Jonne. My heart goes out to his family, he will certainly be missed in the San Jose community. Best Regards,
Eric
Priscilla
October 2, 2010
We hope that you are resting in peace. You always had a smile on your face.
-Archie and Family
Joseph Siqueiros
September 29, 2010
God Bless you Calvin. You will be missed but never forgotten. May your cheese steak legend live on.
September 29, 2010
The legacy of his hard work and his dedication to his craft will live in my heart forever. He was a genuine man with true spirit. What I will remember most is the ease with which he shared his passion. He was a mentor and beacon of light for me to pursue and perservere regardless of the circumstances I might find myself facing.
Thank you for sharing your life with so many, we are honored and grateful for having known you. God Speed and let us know how he likes those Philly's!
Rasheeda Cervantes-Chavez
September 28, 2010
When I was pregnant with my daughter I craved Cheesesteaks and tastykakes,I would go there every Friday.I'm originally from Philly where I now reside again my daughter is 21yrs old. He was always Happy! He will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family.
Johnny Banks
September 27, 2010
Calvin n i shared being Philadelphians.I'm especially saddened by the lost of my home-boy.I learned of Calvin just a year ago n enjoyed a 2 hr visit with him at his alameda shop.May God Bless Him n comfort His family both here n back home in Philadelphia. Peace Brother Your Brother Johnny Banks
Sandra Taylor
September 27, 2010
"K" King Daddy is gone, but is legend will live on through the family that he loved so dearly, keep them in spirit and health that they carry on in his foot-steps.Cheese Steak Sandwich Ingridents: Full Smile, full pleasant personality, and always a word to remember him by. Family stay strong and carry on lean on God for your every need.
Christine Miller
September 27, 2010
I remember Calvin's Cheese Steaks back from the early 90's...and then he moved to Santa Clara and then closed his doors. One day I was driving up the Alameda, or reading the paper, and saw that he was reopening Calvins. I drove by EVERY DAY waiting for the OPEN sign and it was a few months, but I waited patiently.
I always enjoyed going to Calvin's. Jonne was always smiling and I would bring new patrons whenever I could, bragging that this place had the BEST CHEESE STEAKS around!
Today, I opened an email announcing his passing and I'm truly going to miss seeing him at his eatery. My condolences to the family and friends of Jonne. He had a smile that lit up the room and a sense of humor that compared to none.
My condolences,
September 27, 2010
'RIP' one of san jose's pioneers you will be missed
Traci Gatewood-Jacquet
September 27, 2010
Jonne was such a character. He had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. He was always making plans to grow his business and to make everyday better than the last. God Bless you Jonne.
Leslie Ruocchio
September 27, 2010
This is one of the most unique and wonderful business man I'd ever met. I never forgot the first time I ordered at his Mt View restaurant, in the 80's. Ever since then, I'd bump into Jonne everywhere in San Jose. Many yrs had passed, and I met him working for My Secret, a consignment shop in Willow Glen. What a wonderful man, GOD BLESS him, and his family. Because his started this legacy, his family will endure, and keep his spirit alive. Love to you all, and thanks for bringing the best of the East to the West w/that "killer" Cheese Steak Hoagie. You truly don't forget your experience eating your first hoagie, and how many hearts he touched! Can't wait to eat there again soon!
Tom Anderson
September 26, 2010
I was stunned to hear the news - Jonne was so full of life that it's hard to imagine that he won't always be with us. Ever since my first visit to his original San Jose shop in 1985, Jonne and his great sandwiches have had a special place in my heart. All my best wishes to his family in these difficult times
Robert Herrera
September 26, 2010
Our prayers and condolences go out to Jonne's family and loved ones. We will miss seeing his smiling face as we walked on the Alameda with our labs. He always gave our Haley girl attention and a little special treat when we had dinner on the Alameda.
Kirk Vartan
September 26, 2010
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of "Calvin's" passing. While many of us know his name is not Calvin, it just kind of always came out. I was just walking through his new place a few weeks ago and he was telling me where everything was going to go and how he was going to set everything up. He even told me about a childrens coloring book he was working on.
My wife and I have gotten to know Jonne over the past few years and it is hard to imagine he will not be there to open his newest spot. We are so sorry to hear of this and our thoughts are with you.
-Kirk and Marguerite
A Slice of New York
Bill Moore
September 26, 2010
Our deepest condolences to the family on the loss of Mr. Aleeson. He was so full of Love, we were always warmed by it on our many visits to Calvin's. The Alameda has lost a giant, but we will always remember him fondly.
September 26, 2010
What a great guy. My son and I were having lunch there last summer one Saturday and he just plopped down at our table, yelled inside for someone to send out some fries, and started chatting away. Let's hope his memory lives on with a new Calvin's.
Jason Goldman-Hall
September 26, 2010
Jonne was our regular pre-Sharks game meal, and he always gave us a side of warm conversation about his Flyers with our food.
I'm just glad to say I knew the man, and glad that I introduced so many of my friends to him, he was a San Jose, and California, and global, legend.
Rest in peace Jonne.
Newton
September 26, 2010
To the Aleeson family,sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his PEACE, LOVE and STRENGHTH in this time of sorrow. You all will have story's that will keep his memory alive for ever. God has called his child home to live with him and make food for his ANGELS in HEAVEN. Mr. Aleeson has a different journey to go on now and that is to do GOD'S work from HEAVEN to many through out the world, so he just might cook a sandwich here and there. I am glad he was a man of GOD. May you enjoy all the story's you will here from customers, family and friends, he is RESTING IN PEACE now.<3 <3
John McGrew
September 26, 2010
I remember Jonne from his days when he had Calvin's in Santa Clara. I just saw him a few weeks ago and he was so excited about reopening the alameda store and the new one on San Carlos. He will be deeply missed. May God rest his soul and God's grace be with his family and friends.
Paulette Moore
September 26, 2010
I am so sad about this. He always greeted us like we were family and allowed us to call him "Mr. Calvin". I brought so many of my family and friends to the shop because of his beautiful personality and good food. I am so happy to have known him. May he rest in peace and my love to his family.
Austin Jenkins
September 26, 2010
I remember Jonny from 1974-75 when we worked for "County Transit."
A man with heart and vision. May God bless his soul.
Ken Wood
September 26, 2010
Deepest condolences to the family.
Jonne always had a kind word and genuine warmth for my family whenever we visited all of the shops. We missed him when he was on hiatus, and we will sorely miss him now. God Bless you and keep you strong.
Diana
September 26, 2010
San Jose has lost a wonderful friend. I frequented Calvin's in college & was so excited to see his return to The Alameda. I took my teenage son to eat, and Calvin was his regular upbeat and chatty self, and said he was happy to see the next generation in his place.
Thank you for many happy, and enjoyable meals. Visiting with you was part of the experience, and we shall miss you. Peace to you and your family
Robert Mendez
September 26, 2010
Calvin my friend I will miss your smiling face and sharing the love of God with you.
~peace my friend
Alene Bolden
September 25, 2010
Calvin, you will always be remembered by me as "Tiny". You apreciated my culinary skills and I yours. Goodby old friend. I will miss you. Alene Bolden
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