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Thomas Calamari Obituary

Thomas J. Calamari, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 8, 2017 at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles G. Calamari and Augusta Sheeren Calamari and a brother Charles J. Calamari. Survived by his wife of 60 years Eris Leche Calamari, his sons Thomas J. Calamari, Jr. ( Patti), Michael J. Calamari ( Rachael ), daughter Tammy C. Horaist ( Shawn ), and his sister Betty C. Jenkins. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Thomas was on the New Orleans Fire Department for 55 years. He retired from fire suppression at the rank of Captain in 1989 and then continued with the department as the Senior Supply Technician. He also served 13 years in the LA Air National Guard. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to St. Joseph Hospice. The memorial services will be private. Arrangements by JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be left at www.schoenfh.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 10 to Oct. 12, 2017.

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Richard Conners

October 30, 2017

Mrs Eris, Mike, Rachel & Family
We are sending our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have made together in your lifetime.
Love Richie and Susie Conners

Paul Collignon

October 12, 2017

Eris
Our Condolences and our thoughts and prays are with you and the family.
Alice and Paul Collignon

Ted Ayo

October 11, 2017

The NOFD was blessed to have Tom for 55 yrs. Rest In Peace brother.

Truman Guichard

October 11, 2017

The Calamari Family has my deepest condolences. He will be greatly missed. He was a very good neighbor and friend. Prayers and sympathy to the family.


Love
The Guichard Family

bob mathis

October 11, 2017

it was a privalege to work with you tom, you are a great guy

Phyliss Ragusa

October 11, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Eris. You have 60 years of wonderful memories and a beautiful family to see you through. Tommy is in a better place, probably fishing.

October 11, 2017

Mrs. Eris, Tommy, Mike, Tammy,

I am so sadden to hear of Mr. Tommy's passing. Mr. Tommy will be forever remembered and forever missed.
My deepest deepest condolences,
Penni

October 11, 2017

Eris and Family: You all know what I thought of and the respect I have for Tom. The years we worked together and the legacy he leaves with the city and the NOFD will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Roy Songy

October 10, 2017

Rest in Peace,Tom!

October 10, 2017

Firefighters-Firefighter Relieved one another for many years on Girod St.

Mike Tullier

October 10, 2017

Rest in piece brother, I'll never forget all the years we worked together on Magazine Street.

Neil Surgi & Gloria Ruffin

October 10, 2017

Aunt Eris,

Gloria and I express our deepest sympathy to you and your family on Tommy's passing.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Neil & Gloria

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