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2018

Paul Calamari Obituary

Paul Stanford Calamari, age 77 of Oxford/Montello, WI passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. Paul was born in Chicago to Paul and Edna (Siegel) Calamari on February 9, 1941. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL in and enlisted in the Army, serving his country from 1963 until 1965. Paul is survived by his wife of 31 years, Connie Calamari (Skorka) in addition to Patricia Van Wert (Carrera), the mother of his son, Paul Stanford Jr. (Bridgette) of Lake Zurich, IL. He is also survived by step-daughters Ellen Marie Pierce of Chicago and Jennifer Lynn Pierce of Packwaukee; grandchildren Jake Evan and Sarah Faith; brothers Robert, Richard (Pam), and Michael (Kim). Paul is further survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other extended family members. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Theodora, and aunts Florence Siegel and Betty Znuj. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Paul's life at the Reunion Mass for the Notre Dame High School Class of 1958. The Mass will be held in the school chapel at 5pm on Saturday, September 29th at 7655 W. Dempster St, Niles IL 60714. Inurnment will take place on October 19th at 1pm at Central Wisconsin Veterans' Cemetery at King. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul's memory to Notre Dame High School.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 12, 2018.
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I am sorry for the lost of your loved one, may the true God of all comfort, Comfort
Those mourning and bind up the Broken hearted Isaiah 61:1,2

September 19, 2018

Paul and I worked together in the late 1950's at Marv Hicks' Phillips 66 gas station in Morton Grove. Paul, Dave Oaks, Marv and me. We pumped gas, washed cars and listened to Cubs baseball on the old wooden Philco radio. Paul was a very fine young man. I have very good memories of him and those carefree days. Be at peace and remember the good he did throughout his life. Les Bonaguro (an old time Morton Grove resident).

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September 12, 2018

May God give peace and strength and love and comfort to All...

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September 12, 2018

May the Most High God give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

September 12, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

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September 12, 2018

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Notre Dame High School Chapel

7655 W. Dempster St, Niles, IL

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Inurnment

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Central Wisconsin Veterans' Cemetery at King

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