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Michael Calevro Obituary
Born March 24, 1945, in Barre City, he was the son of Dante and Emma (Grandfield) Calevro. He attended North Barre Graded School and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1963 where he was an outstanding basketball, football and baseball player.
He excelled in basketball at Spaulding High School, being a member of the Class A, State High School Championship teams in 1961, 1962 and 1963 and played in the New England High School Basketball Tournament at Boston Garden, following those seasons.
In 1967, he graduated from Johnson State College where he played on the Varsity Basketball and soccer teams, being elected to the College Athletic Hall of Fame at Johnson State.
On December 16, 1967, he married Shelia V. Buttura in St. Monica Catholic Church. Most of their married life had been spent at their present home, in Barre Town.
He began his working career as an elementary school teacher in Washington and later taught Junior High at the Barre Town Elementary School. From 1975 to 1995 he was an agent and sales manager for the Prudential Insurance Company and was their national sales manager of the year in 1977.
In 1995 Michael began his career in granite sales and manufacturing at Buttura and Sons Granite Company where he became a part owner with Leo "Fella" Buttura. After selling his interest to Mark Gherardi, he became a salesman for the newly formed Buttura and Gherardi Granite Artisans.
Mushrooming, the family camp at Joe's Pond where he was an avid fire builder, cooking, his pontoon boat rides, rare flowers, horseracing at Saratoga, his tree garden, landscaping and brush cutting were very special times.
Michael will also be remembered as the play by play radio announcer for WSKI high school basketball games and his longtime membership on the Barre High School Basketball Tournament Committee.
His memberships included the Barre Hunting Club, the Mutuo Inc. and the Barre Elks Lodge #1535.
Besides his wife, Sheila, he leaves two daughters, Mia Calevro in Montpelier and Kami Calevro and her partner, Scott Norton of Brooklyn, N.Y., and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Francis and Danny Calevro and sisters Virginia Starr, Roberta Cooley and Ellen Draper.
Michael's life will be honored and celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Monica Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Hope Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy Street, Barre on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or the Autism Puzzle Foundation in care of Martha Sanborn, 333 Beckley Hill Road, Barre VT 05641.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Calevro
Jerry & Ginny Perantoni
April 30, 2013
Sheila, Our condolences to you and your family. May fond memories of your life together bring comfort to all of you.
Dusty Fiske
April 28, 2013
Shiela, I'm very sorry to read of Mikes passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lorena & Gary Laprade-Florucci
April 28, 2013
Sheila, Mia, Kami and families I'm so sorry for your loss. May your faith comfort you. Cherish your memories he will live in your hearts. Pay attention, to the signs he sends as he watches over you.
Bill & Sylvia Smedy
April 27, 2013
Sheila and family:
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family.
Chuck Gallagher
April 26, 2013
Sheila and family, I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. I grew up down the street from him in North Barre. We went to Ward Five, North Barre, Spaulding, and JSC togeather and later played on the same town team basketball team after college. He will be missed.
April 26, 2013
Sheila, Mia & Kami...We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing..Our love and prayers are with you all...Paul and Peggy Rouleau, Bonita Springs FL
Denise Martin
April 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael was a good man and a loyal friend.
Marion & Don Milne
April 25, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
April 24, 2013
Sheila sorry to hear about Michael he was a wonderful person and a friend from high school as you were also..you two were very sweet together and glad you had a good life together... I have thought of you both many times.. I am living in Florida and I send you my prayers for your sorrow, Bonnie Brown Emmons Miramar Beach, Fl.
Nathan Martin
April 24, 2013
Thoughts and prays to the Calevro family. You will be missed Chummy.
April 24, 2013
Sheila, Mia and Kami
We are very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you....
Maurice and Constance Desilets
Englewood,Fl./ South Hero, Vt.
April 24, 2013
i'm sory for the family loss. May the God of love bring your family comfort during this differcult time 1John 4:8
Julie Kimball
April 24, 2013
Sheila, we are very sorry to hear of Michael's passing. The girls and I think of you often. We are so grateful that you gave Spencer a fabulous life! Words cannot express our sympathy. Hugs! Julie, Ashton and Alexa Kimball
Mariko (Marie) Fukuda-Blackburn
April 24, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of Mike's passing... he was so helpful in planning our parent's grave stone which now stands in Hope! And I remember with great fondness of the great athlete he was at Spaulding!
Jim Dunn
April 24, 2013
Hi Sheila
So sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
john Ormsby
April 24, 2013
Shelia, Mia, & Kami
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
at this time. I will miss Mike out in the back lot cutting trees and brush.
May he rest in peace
John & Aggie
April 23, 2013
Dear Calevro family. My sincerest condolences to you all. It was a sad day for me when I heard of Mike's passing. Mike made his mark in the sports' world and then the sales' world. He was excellent in any field that he attempted. He has left a legacy in Barre. Signed, Mike's former basketball coach, Tony Guarino
Dave Moody
April 23, 2013
I a sad to learn of Mike's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the Barre basketball tournaments, where he was a fixture. Rest in peace, Mike.
Dan Violette
April 23, 2013
I am saddened to learn of Mike's illness and passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila and family.
Brenda Seely
April 23, 2013
Dear Sheila and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Mike's passing.He was an amazing man with many talents.May time help to ease the sorrow that you are feeling at this moment.I am one that believes that you will receive a sign that he is with you, so be open to it.Could be a warm breeze or a touch for no reason that it is happening.Be open to it! He is there watching over all of you, pain free...
Burnie Allen
April 23, 2013
Sheila, Mia, Kari Michael was talented,intense,competitive,yet forgiving on the court. I suspect it was the same at home. Peace. Burnie & Debbie
Donna Poitras
April 23, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Calevro as a teacher at Barre Town school, wow, so many years ago. He was a great teacher. I often wondered about him, if he was still in this area or moved out of town. My thoughts and prayers to his family
Prudy and George Burnes
April 22, 2013
Sheila, Mia, and Kami,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike was one of a kind;a good man with a kind heart and a great soul.
David & Shari Duncan
April 22, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sharon Frattini
April 22, 2013
Sheila, Mia and Kari, I was so very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. In the days to come, just know you and your Family are in my thoughts.
Tim & Carmon Pudvah
April 22, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 22, 2013
Sheila and Family
We were so sorry to read of Mike's passing. He was such a nice guy and a terrific cook for the Italian Dinners. We enjoyed working with him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Tom and Camilla Dente
April 22, 2013
May wonderful memories bring your family peace.
Sorry for your loss. Michael was much too young.
Prayers
Elaine Sharrow
Sylvia Lacross
April 22, 2013
Dear Shelia and Family,
So sorry you lost Mike may your cherished memories help to keep him close.
John and Lisa Walker
April 22, 2013
Sheila, Mia, Kami: I miss him a ton already. I could always pick up the phone and/or visit Mike to talk about anything. He has been one of my best friends for many years. Lisa and I will miss him so much.
Julie Hill
April 22, 2013
Sheila and family,May the comfort of family and friends be your strength for today and the days ahead.
April 22, 2013
Dear Sheila and Family,May the comfort of friends and family be your strength for today and the days ahead. Sincerely, Julie Clark Hill Hyde Park,Vt.
April 22, 2013
Mike was a great athlete and fearless competitor but most of all Mike will be remembered as a terrific person.
Joe and Karen Oakes, Mesa, AZ
April 22, 2013
To the Calevro Family,
my sincerest condolences on the loss of Mike. I had him as a teacher and 7th and 8th Grades at Barre Town a few years ago... He always challenged me and I considered him an excellent teacher. I am now saddened that I never told him that. He also tried to help me play basketball in 7th grade. I remember very clearly thinking then "that he was still quick for an old man" That was in 1972.
Robert Gagne
John Miles
April 22, 2013
Dear Sheila, Our condolences to you, your daughters, and your entire family. Mike was exceptional in so many ways, and left a legacy that will continue to inspire many. We're sorry for your loss. Sincerely,
John & Thea Miles and family
John Venner
April 22, 2013
The Calevro family: I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
April 22, 2013
Sheila and family, sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughs and prayers are with you.
Bruce Monti
Cindi Burnham
April 22, 2013
Dear Sheila and family,
Saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He was a good man.
Sincere condolences.
Lori Maver
April 21, 2013
It saddens me, when we lose a good one! My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God bless!
Monique Couture Underhill
April 21, 2013
Sheila, Mia and Kami,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Monique
April 21, 2013
I was in the high school graduation class of 1963 in Essex Jct. High. I was only an avid fan of basketball, but I will never forget the name of Mike Calevro. I was rooting for Essex of course, but I was very impressed by his ability to play my favorite game. It seems like Spaulding was always the victor in those days. May he rest in peace.
Ray Holmes, Guilford, VT
Martha and Harriet Mulcahy
April 21, 2013
Sheila, Mia and Kami. Harriet and I are very sad to know Mike is no longer here. He was
Such a good neighbor and friend. He worked
Really hard down in pine valley with you and Spencer. What a team! We will miss him.
April 21, 2013
Calevro family...please accept my condolences of Mike's passing. My memories drifts back to the early sixties...me as a young northender feeding him the basketball as he hit jump shot after jump shot at the outside hoop next to North Barre Granite on Railroad Street...RIP Mike
Polly Lavin Wheaton
April 21, 2013
Sheila, I was so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
April 21, 2013
sheila and family so sorry for your loss and pain. although i did not know mike inthe high school years, his accomplishments in the barre community and modelling for young folks in sports wasunparalleled to hear thosespeak who knew him. the community will miss him. judith miles williamstown vt
Everett "Tinker" Barnes
April 21, 2013
Sheila, I just received a note from Carl Frattini. I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dell Hill
April 21, 2013
Sheila, Mia and Kami,
Sincere, heart-felt condolences to you from a life-long friend and classmate. This world is a better place because Mike Calevro was in it.
Thomas Williams
April 21, 2013
So sorry about your loss. I went to JSC at the same time as Mike, playing bball with he. I enjoy being around him. He will be missed and remembered by many.
John Nicholls
April 21, 2013
Sheila and family, I grew up with Michael in the north end of Barre. I remember our days at North Barre School, Saulding High School and through the fun times. Sorry for your loss, much too early. He was a successful businessman,father, husband and friend.
Lynn Provasi
April 21, 2013
Sheila and family. I am so very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. So many years you enjoyed together! Now time will bring you peace and comfort.
Butch Bouchard
April 21, 2013
Sheila, Susan and I are very saddened to hear of your loss. Are prayers go out to you and your family
April 21, 2013
Sheila and Family,
I was so sorry to read about Mike. While I didn't know him well I always enjoyed any time I was with him in Barre or at Johnson. He was a talented, unique and friendly individual. My thoughts are with you.
Chuck Cerasoli
Carol Pryor Jewett
April 21, 2013
Shelia and Family, so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. Great memories of Mike, those great years in the 60's with my Family. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
April 21, 2013
Although I never saw or spoke to Mike after I graduated from JSC in 1966. I always thought of him and what a fun person and great and gifted athlete he was. The picture of him in my Senior year book in a candid photo tells it all. My condolences to all. Don Bechard Avon Lake ohio.
April 21, 2013
Sending prayers and thoughts …we have wonderful memories of Michael. God Bless. Harriet and Rome
John MacLeod
April 21, 2013
Shelia and family. I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great classmate and will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Poczobut
April 21, 2013
Sheila: Sincere condolences on the loss of your husband.
David Masi
April 21, 2013
Sorry to hear about Michael's passing, Sheila. May you be comforted by your fond memories over the years you were together. He was a fine man and will be missed.
Andre & Sherry LaPrade
April 21, 2013
Dear Sheila and Calevro Family,
So sorry for your loss. Mike will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather Taylor
April 21, 2013
I am so saddened to hear of His passing. I have many fond memories of him over the years. He was a great friend to my dad whom I know will miss him dearly. We are thinking of you all.
Howard Solomon
April 21, 2013
Mike was a fierce competitor on the gridiron , the court , and the diamond ( where I met him ) . I really got to know him at Boys State , after our junior year , and learned what a great guy he was . I met him with each time Spaulding played BHS , as seniors . I reget losing touch with after he graduated college .
Mike & Nancy Gilbert
April 21, 2013
Sheila, Mia, and Kami -- our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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