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Anna Calviero Obituary

Anna A. Calviero, 95, of Roseto, PA, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, PA.
Anna was born in Roseto, PA, on Sept. 30, 1923, a daughter of the late Domenico and Maria M (Caccavella) D'Avanzo. She was the widow of the late Leon J. Calviero, who passed away in 2016.
Anna was employed as a sewing machine operator at the former Gladys Sportswear in Pen Argyl, PA, until retiring. Anna was a member of UNITE, the garment workers union, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her joy came from spending time with family and friends.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Parish of Bangor & Roseto in Bangor, PA, where she was a former Sunday School teacher and a member of the church Sessions and Deacon boards.
Anna is survived by a daughter, Pasqualyn "Pat" Flick, wife of James; a son, Leon "Skip" P. Calviero, husband of Sharon; three grandchildren, Julie Buist, wife of Jeff; Jim Flick Jr., husband of Debbie; and Cheryl Flick, wife of Evin Levey; five great-grandchildren, Eleanor and Adam Levey, and Jax, Jayden, and Jensyn Buist, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Laurie Calviero, and 10 half brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Presbyterian Parish of Bangor & Roseto, 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor, PA, with Albert Martin officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the church. Burial will be held at the Roseto Presbyterian Cemetery in Roseto, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James B. Gaffney Funeral Home, Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Parish of Bangor & Roseto, 332 Kennedy Drive, Bangor, PA 18013.

James B. Gaffney Funeral Home
314 S. First St.
Bangor, PA 18013
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Published by The Express Times on May 12, 2019.
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Dear Patty, Skip and families,

I so remember your Annabelle and am blessed to have known her while growing up in both the Roseto and Bangor parishes. She and your dad were pillars of the community and they lived a life of grace and dignity. May God continue to bless you all in living their legacy.

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Valerie (Policelli) Blakeslee

Valerie Blakeslee

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May 28, 2019

Rest In Peace Anna

Paula Calviero

May 20, 2019

My sincere condolences to Annas family and friends.

Emma Levey-Neilson

Friend

May 17, 2019

Skip,Patty and famliy Lucille and I wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you on the recent passing of your mother Annabelle. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow. Len & Lucille Gruppo

May 14, 2019

Patty, Skip and Sharon and family, so sorry to hear about Annabelle's passing. May you feel the peace of the Lord at this difficult time.

Christine Spagnola

May 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to family and friends of Anna. May precious memories warm your hearts and may the soothing words at Ps. 94:18&19 bring you much needed comfort.

May 14, 2019

Skip, Patty & family. Sincerest sympathy to you over the loss of your mother. A life well lived.

Chip & Tonya Turtzo

May 13, 2019

Skip, Sharon and Family, our deepest sympathy to you all on your mother's passing. I have many found memories of Annabelle growing up in Roseto and then in later years when we were neighbors on Falcone Ave. She was the sweetest, kindest woman and we're blessed to have know her. Love and prayers to you all.

Carmela & Craig Woolley

May 13, 2019

Skip, Sharon and Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron and Suzanne Sartini

May 13, 2019

So sorry to hear about your loss. May memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Phil & Sandra Farace

May 12, 2019

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you at this time Anna was beautiful inside and out and both your parents were awesome. I spoke to my cousin Anna Gruppo today. I am the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Renaldo) Greco from Roseto.

Rosemary Greco

May 12, 2019

sending our love and sympathy to Patti, Skip and family

Louann and Jim doddy

Family

May 12, 2019

The entire Compassionate Care Hospice team extends our condolences to Anna's extended family. It was an honor to be of assistance with her end of life's journey. May she rest in peace.

Mary Ann Amole, RN

May 12, 2019

Wonderful lady and family friend. She will be missed.

Angela, Eva and Bill Phillips

May 12, 2019

Sincere condolences to the Calviero family. May you feel God's loving and comforting arms around you as you travel this valley.

Cecelia DelBacco-Merchant

May 12, 2019

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