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Calvin Talbert Obituary

CALVIN LOUIS TALBERT JR., 22, affectionately known as "Lil Calvin," passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2010 in New Haven. Calvin was born on September 19, 1987 in Stamford, son of Calvin L. Talbert Sr. of Bridgeport, and Darlene Corley-Kelly of New Haven. He attended the public schools of Stamford where he played Pop-Warner Football and Jackie Robinson Baseball. He graduated from West Haven High School and attended Norwalk Community College while working at Party City as an assistant manager. In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish his memories his son, Calvin Louis Talbert III, (mother, Jericha Robinson); paternal grandparents, Alive and Oliver Babb of Queens, N.Y.; maternal grandmother, Geraldine C. Corley of West Haven; one brother, Kevin Talbert of New Haven; four sisters, Kamiaya Talbert of Stamford, Kayla, Kyana and Kiania Kelly of New Haven; 14 aunts; 16 uncles; and a host of cousins and friends. His maternal grandfather, Edward C. Corley and his uncle, John Corley predeceased him. Calling hours will be held Friday, September 24, 2010, from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, 29 Grove St., Stamford, with Reverend Dr. Tommie Jackson officiating. Interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Stamford. Professional Services are entrusted to Downer Funeral Service, 31 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford.

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Published by The Advocate on Sep. 23, 2010.

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LANEICE GAMBLE

October 13, 2010

rIP MY BOY CALVIN MISSIN YUH MY BIY <3 =*(

William Carr

September 28, 2010

RIP Brotha you will be missed my dude love you fam

Valerie Lee

September 27, 2010

Darlene and Family: The Lee family is keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts at this time. (Valerie & Daryl Lee)

Paula Ferraina

September 26, 2010

My prayers and thoughts to Calvin's family and friends. I will never forget the times at Rippowam. You will forever be missed... RIP

avion b

September 26, 2010

YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE, SO SAFE! AS CLOSE TO GOD... I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU. MEMORIES OF OUR YEARS TOGETHER ON dwntwn @ the square after school, (AAP)ADAMS AVE... Yu && Larry... RIPPOWAM MIDDLE SCHOOL LOL... THOSE WHERE SOME GOOD DAYS OF MY LIFE! THANK YOU CALVIN... MAY YOU FINALLY HAVE PEACE, MY HEART & BLESSINGS GO OUT TO YOU && YOUR FAMILY. MY PRAYERS FOR YOUR SON. YOUR BROTHER khalif && SISTER KAMIYA too, i will help take care of them for you. KEEP YA HEAD UP... ALL SMILES... smh... REST IN PEACE xoxo ~Da Truth~

Kennisha Coker

September 26, 2010

Calvin you will be missed. I remember the days when your dad used to talk to my mother about you. Saying how proud he was of you!! You left us to soon but i know ur watching down on us smiling with that bright smile of yours. FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Jacquelyn Barrett

September 25, 2010

Darlene & Corley Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your love one. My thoughts and prayers are with during your hours of bereavement.

Jackie Hinton Barrett

sade' levine

September 24, 2010

i was a guest today 9-24-10 sade' levine[tiny] calvin u will be missed i swear i wish i could have talked 2 u 1 last time u will alway's i 4.ever be missed by me love alway's lil tiny!!!

Marjorie O'Neal-Merritt

September 24, 2010

Calvin and Darlene,you both have my deepest sympathy and the Lord will walk you through these troubling times.Lil Calvin was a fine young man.

Marsha Davis-Bell

September 24, 2010

To Darlene, Calvin and their respective families - our heartfelt condolences and prayers are extended to you and yours. May God give you the strength to carry you through your time of sorrow. Marsha Davis-Bell & Family

September 24, 2010

your memory shall forever live on <3

kay patterson

September 24, 2010

little calvin you and my son grew up togeather in fairlawn we lived next to each other,you and him was alwalys togeather, you always ask to spend the night on the weekend, you two use to drive me crazy you will be truely missed,gone but not forgotting R.I.P little cal. and to big calvin you are in my prayers

Laura Police

September 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darryl Williams

September 24, 2010

Calvin,
Words cannot express the loss you are feeling right now. I just hope your faith in God will help you move on from this tragedy. You and Darlene have my deepest sympathy. May God be with Little Cal.

Darryl and Theresa Williams

September 24, 2010

To the Corley family,

It is with deep sadness that we hear of your loss. I send prayers and condolences to you.

William Harris and Karen Wilson & Family

September 24, 2010

To the entire Talbert Family my deepest condolence you for your loss. Its hard to say good bye to a loved one but he is in a better place now. My heart goes out to Lil Calvin when ever I would see him he "always had a smile on his face". God Bless his little son and God will keep watch over him. Yvette Sapp

Veronica Richards

September 24, 2010

To the family, my heart felt and sincere prayers go out to you and our family. May God grant you strength, peace and comfort during this time sorrow. Calvin will be truly missed but will live on in our hearts memories.

Mishka

September 23, 2010

Calvin i remember those great conversations we had , you were truly a genuine person and i will miss you. May your soul rest in peace.

Jessica Jackson

September 23, 2010

Calvin I remember everytime I came to visit Jas the first thing I would do is go next door to see you. your always in my thoughts and your truely missed

Alexis Waters

September 23, 2010

To Calvin Sr. and Darlene, words can never describe the sorrow I feel for your loss. LiL Calvin have always been in my heart as my second son. May god bless you with strength.

aneesah cotterell

September 23, 2010

calvin u always mad me smile when we was in high school u was just a wonderful person inside and out.. you was just taken from us so soon. to the family i am very sorry for your loss i will have everyone in my prayers

Angela Pharr-Rogers

September 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debra & Victor Corley

September 23, 2010

Darlene, Calvin & Family,

You are in our prayers and our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Tiffany Graham

September 23, 2010

MY BLESSINGS GO OUT TO ALL OF CALVINS FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST R.I.P CALVIN

JR ANTONIO

September 23, 2010

CALVIN
I REMEMBER WALKING INTO PARTY CITY..AND YOU WAS BURGER KING ON HOLLOWEEN...AND I STARTED TO CRACK UP LOL..AND YOU SAID WHATS WRONG WITH WHAT I GOT ON LOL..AND FROM THAT DAY WE BECAME COOL..ONE TIME YOU FOLLOWED ME ALL THE WAY TO MY HOUSE SO I CAN INTRODUCE YOU TO MY COUSIN...JUST COMES TO SHOW HOW GOOD OF A PERSON YOU WAS ..AND HOW QUICKLY YOU MADE FRIENDS...I ONLY KNOWN YOU FOR 3 YRS BUT I WAS VERY BLESSED FOR YOU TO COME INTO MY LIFE AS A FRIEND..MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU FAMILY YOUR SON ..AND CLOSE FRIENDS...THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THAT CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW YOU...R.I.P

Andrea Simmons

September 23, 2010

To the Family of Calvin Talbert, Jr.:

My warmest and deepest sympathies go out to you in this time of grief. Calvin was in my reading class when he was in the 8th grade at Jackie Robinson Middle School. He was always a pleasant and respectful young man. I am saddened by this sensely tragedy and pray for you and the rest of your family.

Melody Mouzon

September 23, 2010

My Cousin, My Friend, My BoY...im Still In Shock But i Have memories that will live on forever..Our parents grew up together and we grew up together..Just saw big cal in the mall and he was telling me how u were doing so well and had just had a baby. Im so sad I Didnt get a last chance to see you, but i will see you in heaven.. I love you and will miss u Dearly..(tears)

Melody Mouzon

Carolyn Joyner

September 23, 2010

Darlene & Family,
I didn't know your son but i sincerely feel most deeply for you in this sad hour of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Eddie & Rose Brewington

September 23, 2010

To the Talbert Family. We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.

Elaine Dudley

September 23, 2010

To Calvin and family,
We didn't know your son, but we would like for you to know we are praying for you and your family during this time of sorrow. Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY comes in the morning.
Peace and Blessings,
Elaine Dudley and Bernice Lingard

THOMAS HOUSEY

September 23, 2010

calvin i hope you are able to find comfort and peace in what must be many happy memories. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . \

Nikki Tinsley

September 23, 2010

Darlene and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Missy Brown

September 23, 2010

To the Family -
its never easy losing a loved one but there is joy finding comfort in God's grace as he embraces you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you all.

Lori Conklin

September 23, 2010

To Calvin's family: My sincere sympathy for the loss of Calvin. I remember Calvin as a small child at Stark School. My daughter Melissa was in his classes. He was a charming and fun young child. Years later I saw Calvin in Party City and was so happy to see him again as an adult. May peace be with you at this difficult time. Sincerely, Lori Conklin

Connie Smith Mangum

September 23, 2010

Darlene, I am so sorry that you have lost your son at such a young age. Please know that he will always reside in your heart. Praying that God will make this bearable for you and the rest of your family.

relly denny

September 23, 2010

CALVIN..this ya boy relly..i cant even began to say how much i wish i was there..i know it would of went the way it did. wish i had more time wit you..u was a real dude and i know that! just watch over me. see u when i get there..

Bridget Wilson Hall

September 23, 2010

Darlene and family-
Please know that you are in my prayers for comfort and healing during this difficult time. May GOD keep his loving arms around you.
Pamela Wilson Catchings
Brenda Wilson Fields

Margaret Lark & Family

September 23, 2010

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

samantha yellen

September 23, 2010

i remember calvin i remember going to school with him i remember fondly him n i used to always talk i used to always be around him nice very kind nice funny i remember having class with him he will be sorrily missed may god be with his family in this time

Bridget Robinson-Patterson

September 23, 2010

To Darlene, Calvin and families,

Keeping you in my prayers for your loss. May God give you strength and courage in this time of bereavement.

Bridget Robinson-Patterson

The Moore Family

September 23, 2010

To The Family:

Our family is praying with you and for you.

Know that God is and will continue to be your Alpha and your Omeja. Lean on Him and ask for the comfort you need and want.

Jerrol W. & Gloria Moore

September 23, 2010

To The Family:
Although we do not know, fully, what you are going through at this time, God does and He will see you though this. That, we know for a fact.

Our prayers are with all of you at this time. God is still able to do more than you may realize, especially at this very moment. We know that weeping will endure for a night and for some many nights. But, God will restore your joy in time. Trust God for this restoration. Lean on God and one another because you need each other more than ever now.

Calvin Jr. memories will live through the info you pass along to this generation and generations to come. Keep the faith and please believe that time, and only time will make things better. 2 Corinthians 5:7 Hebrews 11:1

CHARMAINE P

September 23, 2010

i miss you so much calvin you were more den a friend to me more like a big brother i never had i realli cnt believe you gone but god has his own plans for you baby boy R.I.P CALVIN

jennifer walker

September 23, 2010

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

Crystal Bowles

September 23, 2010

Lil Calvin, I will surely miss your bright smile, or chit chats that were so purposeful. But I thank God for knowing you. R.I.P., tell my late great Mike Moss hello for me. ....see you both next life time. Love you Lil Cal. You will not be forgotten, but dearly missed.

Condolences to the entire family and friends.

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