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Christopher Calle Obituary
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1949-2004
Christopher James Calle, 54, born in Akron on June 28, 1949, passed away on April 18, 2004, after a year-long ill ness.
Chris is survived by his beloved daughter, Alexis Calle; his parents, James and Dorothy Calle; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanne Calle and Rick Letz, Cin dy and Darryl Ley; nephews and nieces, Matthew, Michael, Mar ianna, and Melina Ley; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends; and his former wife and dear friend, Ellen Zaremba. He was preceded in death by his niece, Marisa Angel Ley, and his beloved grandmother, Zafiro Economou.
Chris graduated from Copley High School and the University of Akron, and was a teacher for the Head Start program. He was a lifelong member of An nunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where one of his greatest pleasures was singing in the church choir.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 11 a.m., at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Fr. Jerry Hall officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m., where a Trisagios service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Annunciation Greek Church Choir, 129 S. Union St., Akron, Ohio 44304.
(Billow's Fairlawn Chapel, 330-867-4141.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Calle
Cyndi Pirozzoli
April 27, 2004
Dear Cindy and family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May you find more peace and strength with each passing day. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cyndi & Brittany Pirozzoli
Joe Ambriola
April 22, 2004
My prayers go out to the entire family.I am sure he will be sadly missed.
Katy Johnson
April 21, 2004
Alexis,Ellen and Family~
We are so sorry for your loss, and I want you to know we are all thinking of you in your time of need and love you.
~The Johnson Family
Teri Clark
April 21, 2004
With deepest sympathy to Alexis & her family.
Pam Goumas Kesler
April 21, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Chris will be remembered fondly as one of the "good guys". He was such a sweet soul, and always had something nice to say. May he rest in peace.
Rhonda Hardin-Talbert
April 20, 2004
Dear Calle Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to all of you in your time of sorrow. I worked with Chris last year as his teacher assistant at West Headstart. He talked about all of you so much, that I felt like I was part of your family too. He loved his family, as well as his job teaching children. I learned a lot from Chris. We had great conversations about life, love, children, and most of all about families. I will truly miss him. I will keep your family in my deepest prayers.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Hardin-Talbert
Edward and Bobby King
April 20, 2004
To the Calle family, our prayers are with you.
Kathi Williams
April 20, 2004
Mr and Mrs Calle and family;
My family and I express our deepest sympathy on the death of Chris. He always spoke highly of all of you. Chris has gone to a much better place and will no longer be in pain. Remember there are holes in the floor of heaven and Chris will be watching all of you for eternity.
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
April 20, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Irene Gunnerson
April 19, 2004
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Calle, Cindy and Darryl and family, We were so saddened to hear of Chris' passing. Our love and sympathy to all of you. Jon and Irene Gunnerson
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