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Frank Calio Obituary
Frank B. Calio passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home in his beloved hometown of Laurel, Del. He was born on March 23, 1938 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
He was a graduate of Laurel High School in 1956 where he served as class president. After serving in the Army reserve, he held many roles for the State of Delaware before taking over the family shoe repair business in 1977. After 22 years running the family business, he accepted a job as the Director of Sussex County Economic Development Office. During his time as Director, he had a new terminal built, repaved the major runway and developed future plans for a cross wind runway all while bringing in over 1,000 new jobs for Sussex County. In 2001 he accepted the role of State Elections Commissioner where he served until his retirement in June of 2007. Frank served his community in many capacities. He was a founding member of the Laurel Jaycee's, the Laurel Alumini Association and the Laurel Lions Club. He served as Chairman of the Board of Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and one of the organizers of the Laurel Little League, the first one in Sussex County. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion Post 19, our lady of lourdes Church in Seaford, and a 4th Degree knight of columbus for council 4075.
he was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Calio; his brother, James, and his wife Carolyn.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Calio; his three daughters, Lisa Alvarez of Seaford, Angie Quillen of Laurel (husband Charles), and Katrina Braham of Raleigh, N.C. (husband Frank); and his two sons, Chris Calio of Laurel (wife Linda) and Dominic Calio of Virginia Beach (wife Amber). He also has nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
A viewing will be held at Hannigan-Short-Disharoon Funeral Home on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. A funeral will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Seaford, Delaware at 11 a.m. We ask that anyone attending please wear masks.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Laurel Alumni Association at po box 382, laurel, DE 19956.
Arrangements are in the care of the hannigan, short, disharoon funeral home in laurel, delaware.
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Memories and Condolences
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Norman Laskowski. Patricia (Hall) Laskowski
October 16, 2023
Frank we thought you would find a way to keep emailing us here in Florida!
Guess we'll have to wait for our meeting on the other side!
Judy Stevenson
October 15, 2022
I will be bringing my marbles when we meet again and try to settle the competition just for the fun of it and you and Carolyn and I can talk over "old times". I am not stuttering when I say I miss your friendship.
Bobbi Pinson
October 24, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the Calio family. He will be missed. A fine man who did a lot for his community, county and state. Rest In Peace, Frank.
Norman Laskowski Leesburg, FL
October 24, 2021
Catch you on the other side, Frank. My E-mail will be diminished. My wife Pat Hall was a classmate of Carolyn. I met Frank at class reunions and when he vacationed in FL
Tony Windsor
October 24, 2021
What a truly wonderful example of 'public servant' and 'friend.' Losing Frank Calio has created a hole in the very fabric of Laurel's soul. I am proud to have known him and will always be humbled that he called me a friend. My sincerest condolences to the Calio family and the Laurel community as a whole.
Frank Fantini
October 24, 2021
Frank was one of the kindest and most considerate persons ever. He send birthday greetings to me last month and I immediately thought how thoughtful that was considering we had not seen in other for many, many years. Rest in peace, Frank and enjoy your heavenly reward. Condolences to your family.
Judy Shedaker Stevenson
October 23, 2021
Frank was a friend and classmate who was my foe when shooting marbles in the 6th grade. Didn't realize he was three days older than me. Condolences to family.
Bunnie Williams
October 22, 2021
A fine man. RIP Frank. You will be missed!
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