Phyllis Joan Calvaruso, 74, passed away after a long illness, on May 15, 2006.
She was born in Bakerton, Pa., and lived most of her life in Akron.
Preceded in death by her parents, Reynold and Katherine, and brothers, Paul and Gerald Lamont, she is survived by loving husband of 54 years, Dominic; daughters, Cathy (Dennis) Bard and Francesca (Chip) Minks; son, Paul (Patti) Calvaruso; sister, Barbara (Nick) Berlyak; brothers, John (Dorothy) Lamont and Richard (Bea) Lamont; grandchildren, Caleb, Hannah, and Noah.
Special thanks to the staff of 7 West at Akron City Hospital for making Mom's last days filled with love.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 83 Mosser Place, Akron. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will be recieved from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at HENNESSY Funeral Home (two streets north of St. Thomas Hospital), 552 N. Main St., Akron. (HENNESSY, Family Owned, 330-376-3032.)
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May 21, 2006
A wonderful lady has gone to her rest in heaven. We will deeply miss her. She meant so much to all of us for so many years. Our love and our prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time.
The Clark Family
Ron & Jackie Lamont
May 20, 2006
We send our condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your Friends At Lembo's Italian Restaurant
May 19, 2006
Dear Calvaruso Family, We deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you. We hope to see you soon.
Marisa Ferrise
May 18, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Charlene Ball
May 18, 2006
Cathy Bard & Family,
My deepest sympathy to your and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 17, 2006
To Paul and family,
My sympathy and prayers are with you after hearing of your mothers passing. Wishing you great comforting memories in the days ahead.
Regards,
Greg Berg(former Hoban classmate)
Heidi Berlyak
May 17, 2006
Uncle Russ, Paul, Fran & Cathy,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and Aunt Phyllis. It was great to be together last summer and laugh together like we did all those Sunday afternoons.
Love, Heidi, Jerry & Holly Reina
angie turley
May 17, 2006
My deepest sympathy to your family. I am only sorry that this was the only opportunity that i had to get to know your mother. She was a beautiful woman. She will live on in each of you forever.
angie 7west
Tim Selby
May 17, 2006
Cal,Paul and family
Sorry to hear of your loss, Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
May 17, 2006
We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. Due to distance we had only a few occasions to meet Mrs. C but I can remember her smile, sense of humor and her very upbeat personality. God has called her home--Heaven must have needed someone with a little "spunk"
Vicky & Mike Visca
(Patti's sister)
Tampa, FL
ed Duvall Jr.
May 17, 2006
Paul/Patti please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I am confident that she was very proud of her family. Gods Speed. Ed & Mary Duvall
Renee Slaven
May 17, 2006
Our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. May God welcome my aunt into his loving arms as she was a very loving and special lady. She will be greatly missed by all.
Hennessy Funeral Home
May 17, 2006
We would like to offer our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Hennessy Family
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