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Rita Calvy Obituary

Calvy, Rita Rose (Nee Monroe) Rita Calvy of Hartland, WI, formerly of Wauwatosa, passed away on Nov. 17, 2009, of natural causes. She was born in Dunkirk, New York, March 16, 1920, and moved to South Milwaukee as a child with her parents Matthew and Isabelle Monroe. She graduated from Misericordia Nursing School and served as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Core as a nurse during WWII. Preceded in death by her husband Dr. Thomas L. Calvy, brothers Matthew and Richard, and beloved brother-in-law Frank Chybowski. She is survived by her loving sister Nancy, and her eight children, Colleen Calvy (Jack Reinhart), Patricia Calvy, Mary Ellen Dodd (Paul Dodd), Dr. Thomas M. Calvy (Judy), Nancy Reiland, Cynthia Elder, Eileen Perkins and Maureen Calvy (John Schmanski); cherished grandchildren, Derek Schultz, Carla Schultz, Sadie Dodd, Thomas Dodd, Eden Dodd, Thomas Calvy, Matthew Reiland, Andrew Reiland, Elliot Reiland, William Reiland, Michael Elder, Rita Elder, David Perkins, Casey Perkins, Ian Schmanski, Patrick Otto and Morgan Schmanski; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Cameron, and Gabriella; and many loved nieces and nephews. Visitation Fri., Nov. 27, 5-7PM, Memorial service at 7PM, at Church and Chapel, 380 Bluemound Rd., Waukesha, WI 52188 (northeast corner of Hwy JJ and J).

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 22, 2009.

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Shannon Ahern

December 2, 2009

Nancy-
Your Mom was such a nice lady. Im sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person.

November 26, 2009

To Ellen Dodd and Family. Only a mother such as yours could inspire the love and dedication you showed to her in her final years. When you were young and needed her most, she was there. When she was old and needed you most, you were there. June Adams

Deb Manders

November 24, 2009

To Nancy Reiland and Family,

I was saddened to hear about your mother's passing. May the memories you have of your mother fill your heart with peace, love, and happiness.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love and sympathy,
Deb Manders

Paula Dahlman LPN

November 23, 2009

To Rita's Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Your mother and I worked at West Allis many years ago. She was a good nurse and very kind to her patients. When Rita was on duty, there was a lot of fun and great stories to follow. Her family was always first in her life. I am glad our paths crossed.

November 23, 2009

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TRISH AND CINDY I KNOW INGA HAD A GOOD RELATION WITH ALL AT SUPER NATURAL AND YOUR FAMILY SHE IS AT REST NOW KARL OLSEN

Thomas & Sharon Gale

November 23, 2009

Dear Calvy Family,
Sharon and I have so many wonderful memories of your mom from the many family parties we were included in. No matter how may people showed up on a Sunday at Beaver lake, Rita always made you feel like you were the guests she was waiting for. She was always the "perfect" hostess!
Our sincere condolences on your loss.

James/Susan Renner

November 22, 2009

Dear Nancy & Cindy:
Jim & I are saddened to learn of the passing of your mother. Life at Beaver Lake will forever be changed without her. We regret that we will not be able to see you at her visitation; we have retired to Colorado.
We trust that you and your families will treasure your memories...
Your mom was truly a "Grand Dame".
Truly yours, James & Susan Renner

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