1939
2025
With Great Sadness A Beloved Mother, Grandmother And Sister, Jean Ruth Calvello (nee DenHerder) 86yrs old of Wayne, NJ has passed away & is no longer suffering. Born on February 23rd 1939 in Passaic, NJ. Jean was the Daughter of late George DenHerder & Wilimina Mol and was a sister of a Big Beautiful Dutch Family of 12 siblings. 7 Girls and 5 Boys. Surviving Siblings are Celine VanSeters, Ruth Anzelmo, Janet Peters, Lois Tedesco, Nancy VanHouten, John DenHerder, Robert DenHerder & William DenHerder. Deceased Siblings are Nellie Hults, Henry DenHerder & Kenny DenHerder.
Jean was married to her Incredible devoted husband Hugoeslavo Calvello (deceased 2019) for 54yrs.. They were so Blessed with 2 Wonderful sons, James & Carl Calvello. A Daughter- In- Law Doreen Calvello (Swisher) married to James. Jean was a Loved & Cherished Grandmother to her 2 Grandchildren, Vanessa & James M. Calvello. whom she Absolutely Adored & Loved very much having a special bond with both of them babysitting through their younger years while James & Doreen worked. Jean Loved watching her Western Movies along with her collection of VHS Cassettes of many old time stories. She was a Fond Fan of Elvis Presley putting on her records on the Record Player singing and Dancing all around her house smiling and having some fun.
Despite her condition of having Epilepsy, Jean was much Braver than she believed, and much Stronger than she seemed. It Never Stopped her from having a Happy Life.
She Will be remembered for her Simplified Life with So much Kindness and Love to give. We will Love You Until The End of Time. Rest in Peace Our Dear Precious Chicky,
I Hope You Dance!
The Family will Have the Interment @Laurel Grove Cemetery Mausoleum in Totowa NJ 295 Totowa Road on Thursday April 10th 2025 11:30am Family & Friends are all Welcome to join.
Donations may also be made to Epilepsy Foundation 40 Exchange Place #1700 New York, NY 10005
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Kathleen Berkelaar
April 2, 2025
Fond memories and laughs at my Mom's (Uncle George's Sister) house when you and Cal visited. RIP dear Jeannie...your 1st Cousin, Kathy(Balon) Berkelaar
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Patricia Plumb
April 1, 2025
Dear James, Doreen and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Love Pat "Mimma" Plumb
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