Anthony Andrew Calabretta

Anthony Andrew Calabretta obituary, Gulfport, MS

Anthony Andrew Calabretta

Anthony Calabretta Obituary

Visit the Riemann Family Funeral Homes - Gulfport website to view the full obituary.

Anthony Andrew Calabretta of Saucier, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 80.

“Tony” was a native of Buffalo, New York, and has been a long time resident of the Gulf Coast. Tony worked and retired as a welder, working on the road and offshore with various companies. He and his wife have operated a booth at the Menge Ave. Flea Market for the past 10 years. 

He was preceded in death his father, Anthony Calabretta; his mother, Irene Calabretta Joseph; and his granddaughter, Lisa Burgett.

Survivors include his wife, Sherlyn Shaw Calabretta; his children, Capy Ladner of Lizana, Romy (Mark) Mobley of Lake Charles, and Anthony (Nikki) Calabretta of Sulfur; his grandchildren, Cateria Ceara, Kamden Ladner, Anthony (Riley) Calabretta, Johnathon Calabretta and Melissa (Kyle) Ruskowsky; his great-grandchildren, Kennedi, Kendon, Kenlee, Jaxston, Caydrian, Dayvin and William; and his brothers, Pierre Joseph and Frank Joseph, both of Buffalo, NY.

Friends are invited to join the family for visitation and services on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to 2:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Tony will be laid to rest at Finley Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Gulf Coast Rescue Mission (P.O. BOX 4531, 2750 MISSION LANE • BILOXI, MS 39535-4531 • 228-388-3884)

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family. Please sign the online guestbook, and share photos and memories at www.riemannfamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Riemann Family Funeral Homes - Gulfport

11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, MS 39503

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