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Thomas Caldie Obituary

CALDIE, Thomas Michael -- age 44 died unexpectedly at his home February 6, 2003. Tom graduated from Leland High School in 1976. He was well known in the Bay Area for his specialized, creative carpentry in both interior and exterior structural design. Preceded in death by his father Gordon I. Caldie in May 2002. He is survived by his mother Dolores (Dee) Caldie and brother Daniel Caldie of Los Banos; 3 sisters Sue Behnke of Orlando, FL; Sally Caldie of Phoenix, AZ, Sandra Montfort of Potomac Falls, VA; his very dear friend Ilka Wilkins of San Jose; and his 3 nephews Anthony Arroyo, Max Montfort, and Zack Caldie. Please join his family for the celebration of his robust love of life on Friday, February 14 at 5 p.m. at the Santa Nella Ramada Inn, Route 33, Gustine, CA.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 13, 2003.

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Sue Behnke

February 25, 2003

Tom, we miss you greatly. Today is your birthday. Wish I could hear your voice & your laugh.

Lucian A. Bonkowski, Sr.

February 16, 2003

His Father's lifetime friend and high school classmate

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