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John Calande Obituary
Columbia - John J. Calande, Jr., 80, of Columbia, CT passed away August 8, 2019 at Windham Hospital.
John was born on May 20, 1939 in Norwich to John J. and Victoria Calande. He honorably served in the United States Navy for 20 years as a pilot until retiring in 1982 as a Commander.
As a Father and Husband, John enjoyed watching wrestling, drinking coffee, camping, hunting, skiing, cookouts and time at the Lake or pool with family. He had a passion for music, working on cars, lawnmowers and taking care of the yard. As a survivor of a stroke, John will be remembered as a very tough man as he continued to strive for his independence. He spent the last three weeks of his life with his son Steven and his family. John enjoyed telling "Dad jokes" and was a flirt even at the age of 80. His generosity was a strength.
Commander Calande is survived by his sons, John J. Calande III of Oregon, Christian Calande of Oregon, Steven Calande of Columbia, and Eric Calande of California.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Newport bridge where I now live minutes away from his college
Thomas
November 15, 2019
I was truly blessed to have known your father. I was an civilian navy aide to him around 2008 when I sold him his suburu in Shelton ct. I was able and honored to chauffeur him and his gal to 3-4 USNA chapter meetings at the Radison in Cromwell ,CT..his acceptance of me through some difficult times makes me count my blessings every day!! He believed in me and threw me on a course to success that will never be forgotten. I don't know if he adopted me or I adopted him. Yet he invited me into the USNA family. I will be forever grateful to have been his Navy pal! Godspeed to my mentor in life!!
August 22, 2019
To my "brother" JJ, Cdr. USN ret., we had so many good and fun times which I remember fondly. You can now fly the skies freely! To C,J,S and E, and his sister too - keep all those good memories with you, as he was so very proud of you.
Love to all, Cynnie
August 22, 2019
Dear C,J,S,, & E,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad,. Thinking of you all.
L, Wendy
Sandra Menders
August 19, 2019
Sorry to hear the loss of your father... My thoughts are with your family through this trying time.
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