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Joan F. Calise (Kite)

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Joan Calise (Kite) Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2023.

Port Orange - Joan F. Calise (Kite) of Port Orange, FL passed away peacefully on 11-16-2023 with her loving family. Born in Providence, RI on 11-17-1940 to the late Edgar N. Kite & Ruth A. Kite (Carmell). She attended Catholic Schools in Providence, RI. In 1976 she received her "Bachelor of General Studies" at the URI, Providence Campus via the Adult Education night program. Her internship at the Women's Center in Providence, RI created a passion that led to many years of dedicated volunteer work. She also volunteered for the "Tomorrow Fund" in RI. She was a devoted & loving Mother, Grandmother, & Great Grandmother "Gigi". She was an exceptional cook & hostess. She loved entertaining her Family and Friends, immensely. An 8 course sit down dinner for 30 guests, was beautifully detailed let alone unforgettable, all done by her love. She loved music, especially being played on the piano by her companion Bobby was always a highlight for her. She never met a stranger. Her smile, iconic sense of humor and beauty will forever be embedded in all that knew her. She was a voracious reader of non-fiction books, an avid golfer & conversations regarding current affairs were a must.

She leaves her 3 loving daughters, Diane L. Kirk (Sparks) & late husband Richard C. Kirk, Kimberly J. Sparks, Lori E. Kane (Sparks) & Timothy F. Kane, 3 Grandchildren, Kelli Kirk Oswald (Tommy), Ryan M. Kirk (Kayla), & Timothy D. Kane, 4 Great grandchildren, Emery & Avery Oswald & Henley and Hunter Kirk. Her companion of 26 years Robert M. DiDonato & his Family, brother Steven G. Kite (Maria). She also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins & cherished friends. She is preceded in death by her sister Jane E. Antuono(Rinaldo). Family & Friends are welcome to attend Joan's Mass on Thursday 12-07-2023 @ 8:30am at Our Lady of Hope Church, located at 4675 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129 or to view the funeral live, please go to www.ladyofhope.org/mass-times or www.facebook.com/OLOHPortOrange

In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated in Joan's memory made to: Halifax Health Hospice, at: 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32127 or Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, at: 12902 Magnolia Drive MBC-FOUND, Tampa, FL 33612

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John Procaccini

December 20, 2023

As a teen, being madly "in love" with Joan´s oldest daughter Diane, Joan was a definite voice of reason and was incredibly supportive of a young man´s emotions. Through the years we all remained friends and I was always happy to visit with Joan! Our last outing was with Joan and her 3 lovely daughters at a Peter Frampton Concert in CT. Godspeed Joan!