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Thomas Calamia Obituary

Thomas J. Calamia Jr. passed away on February 4, 2018 after suffering from a brief illness. Tommy was a native of New Orleans, LA. He was living in Henderson, NV for 20 years while working for Freeman Exhibit Transport Co. Tommy is preceeded in death by his parents, Thomas J. Calamia, Sr, and Ruth Aquistapace Calamia, and his sister, Carol Calamia Amerland. He is survived by his daughter, Gabrial D. Sabish, and nephew, Eric L. Amerland (Brittanie). Tommy had several close friends in both Las Vegas, and New Orleans. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service and funeral on Friday March 23, 2018 at 11am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA. Visitation will be held from 9am until time of service. Interment will be at St. Vincent de Paul, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church New Orleans, LA or The American Cancer Society preferred.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Mar. 17 to Mar. 21, 2018.

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Jon Won

February 7, 2020

I am sorry to hear that. He and I always cracked laugh together on the floor. I used call him Dorothy. Rest in peace, Dorothy.

June 18, 2018

I worked a lot of shows with Tommy and one of the things I remembered most is that he was always was upbeat on the job. Great guy..the business will miss him.

March 20, 2018

Our sincere condolences to your family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

Howard B

March 18, 2018

Tommy and I worked together at McLean Trucking in the 70's. A few years ago we connected again and spoke often about those days. My condolences to his family. He was a good man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Juanita

March 17, 2018

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved father. May beautiful memories of happy times shared bring you a measure of peace during the difficult days ahead. May God provide the needed comfort through family and friends.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, LA

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