MARY CALABRESE Obituary
Mary (Cecola) Calabrese, 99, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at South Jersey Healthcare Regional Medical Center, just two months shy of her 100th birthday.
Mary was born in Vineland and was a lifelong resident. Mary was married to Frank "Foote" Calabrese for 39 years, prior to his death in 1975.Mary worked for many years as a cafeteria worker for the Vineland Board of Education. She loved ballroom dancing and traveled all over South Jersey dancing with her friends.She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She lived a full life and was loved and supported by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her son, Michael Calabrese and his wife Sandra;daughter, Jacqueline O'Brien and her husband William;grandchildren, Chris Calabrese and wife Cathyann, Jeff Calabrese and wife Sheryl, Michele (Calabrese) Wargo and husband Greg, and Vincent Calabrese and wife Anita;great-grandchildren, Christopher and Carly Calabrese, Gabrielle and Nicholas Calabrese, Zachary and Isabella Wargo and Clark and Anthony Calabrese.
A church visitation will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. at Divine Mercy Parish, 23 W. Chestnut Ave., Vineland.
Arrangements are under the supervision of The Rone Funeral Service, 1110 E. Chestnut Ave., Vineland. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery Vineland.
Memorial contributions if so desired may be made to: Divine Mercy Parish 23 W. Chestnut Ave., Vineland, NJ 08360.
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John Fitzgerald
February 24, 2011
Michael and Jacqueline,
We are sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Our thoughts are with your family.
Always,
John Fitzgerald-Morgan Stanley
Dom Diorio
February 16, 2011
Michael, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
February 15, 2011
Mary was a very special neighbor to our family, for 21 years. My daughter's were very fond of her. Her kindness, and friendship will always be remembered. Our heart felt sympathy and condolences go out to her family. With much love, The Carlson Family
February 15, 2011
To Mike and all of the family..............My condolences............Tom Castellini
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Wanda Alvarez
February 14, 2011
Mrs. Mary was a wonderful lady. I was blessed to have known her from Bishop McCarthy.
Denise Milanesi-Kaganzev
February 14, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Leanne Mangine
February 14, 2011
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead!
You are all in our prayers,
The Mangine Family!
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