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Joseph Calzone Obituary
Joseph E. Calzone, Jr., born in Norwalk, CT on December 26, 1927, passed peacefully into eternal rest on August 27, 2023, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, he was ninety-five. The son of the late Joseph and Rose (Donato) Calzone, he was the husband of the late Bessie (Hedrick) Calzone, the love of his life married for sixty-three years. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Frank and Nick, both WWII veterans and lifelong Norwalk residents. He is survived by his sons Joseph E. Calzone III and Gale Pennell of Easton and Vincent J. Calzone and wife Mary of Oxford, five loving grandchildren, Vincent Jr and wife Lynn, Timothy and wife Michele, Andrew, Matthew, Jessica and many nieces and nephews.
He served in the Army during WW II based in the Pacific on Saipan and Tinian in a command charged with the building of airstrips. Upon returning to Norwalk, he became an apprentice in the heating and plumbing trades. He worked for various contractors until starting his own firm, J Calzone Co, in 1972. Joe's experience and knowledge in the HVAC industry helped him to quickly develop a loyal clientele including many restaurants. His running joke was he could eat at any restaurant in Norwalk because they all owed him money!
Joe enjoyed coaching youth baseball and football as well as bowling with Bessie in the church league at Rip Van Winkle Lanes. He loved golf and was a member of Race Brook CC. He would rarely miss games or events in which his grandchildren participated. His favorite sports teams were the NY Yankees, Giants and Rangers. Joe raced homing pigeons (the original drones) which he learned about in the army and won numerous races throughout the Northeast.
Joe always had a warm greeting and smile for everyone he met. He quickly made many friends while living at Brightview Senior Living in Shelton, all of whom are heartbroken by his loss. As a member of the Greatest Generation, he was an inspiration to those fortunate to have known him. A kind man with a heart of gold he was loved by all. You can listen to him talk about his life by following this link to "A Life's Story". https://www.alifesstory.com/mrc
His family will receive friends on Thursday Aug. 31, from 4-8 p.m. at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave., Norwalk. Burial with military honors will follow at St. John Cemetery, Norwalk. For directions or to send a message of condolence, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com
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From A Paratroopers Daughter
August 31, 2023
To The Calzone Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Dad. I didn't know him. Like your Dad my Dad also served in the Army WWII (Paratrooper). They truly were "The Greatest Generation". They are missed but never forgotten. With Deepest sympathy,
Linda DuLauro
August 30, 2023
Joe was a bright light in the Brightview community. His was always smiling especially when he went golfing or to our putting green. Joe and I shared a connection to Racebrook, so we became fast friends. Joe loved music and here we are at a singalong. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed.
Jon Bussing
August 30, 2023
My condolences to the entire Calzone family. It´s been many years since I last so Coach Calzone. I played for him on one of the great youth baseball teams in the pony league in 1972. The pony league all star team. vin was my teammate on that team and then later we were teammates at Brien McMahon. Great memories of the 72 all star team and coach Calzone that will live with me forever. I will be with the family in prayer and spirit during the service on the 31st . Sincerely, Jon Bussing
Ed Isaacs
August 30, 2023
Thank you for your service Joe.
Bob Robinson
August 29, 2023
I worked for your dad as an apprentice in 1973. He is the only boss I ever had that got mad at me for something I didn´t do right then apologized to me later because he said he was really mad at something else. I will never forget his guidance and coaching as he taught me the Sheet Metal trade. I continued on in the trade for the next 30 years only because of the patience and knowledge he shared with me. He will never be forgotten in my mind. Condolences to your entire family and Thank You so much for the life story audio. I listened to the entire recording which brought back so many memories. Truly a fantastic legacy for a great human being.
Bob Robinson
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