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Frank Calegari Obituary
He died peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 with his family by his side.
Frank was the owner of the Modern Meat Market on Union Street for 30 years. He developed many lasting friendships with his customers.
He was a U.S. Army combat medic in the South Pacific in World War II, and was the proud recipient of the bronze star.
He was married to the love of his life Alice for 68 years who preceded his death 5 years ago. They enjoyed golf trips to Hawaii, socializing with friends and visiting family and holiday family dinners.
He loved to visit and spend time with his friends at the Pacific Rod and Gun Club, the Pacific Club and the American Legion. He was also a member of the Olympic Club, "his second home" as he called it for 40 years and was the oldest golfing member who achieved two holes-in-one and other awards. He loved his friends who shared the "round table" with him for numerous lunches, and the staff who was so kind to him. A kind and gentle, caring person, Frank was classy, sharp-witted and told many jokes and stories.
He is survived by his three nieces, Arlene Andreacchi, Sandy Debrichy who he called "his everything" and Norene DeLuca and his many great-nieces and nephews along with his cousins, the Lenci and Calegari families.
He will be greatly missed by many who knew and loved him.
Per Frank's request, the funeral will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his favorite Charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis TN 38105. www.stjudes.org.
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for Frank Calegari
Barrie Peters
January 19, 2015
My Dad, Walter Biondi, knew Frank for over 85 years. They went to elementary school together and had a lasting relationship to my Dad's passing in 2013. Dad had such nice things to say of Frank. May the wonderful memories of Frank give you comfort at this time.
Jean-Marie Heskett
January 17, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Frank Calegari on hearing of his passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting Frank but he will remain a hero in my mind for the rest of my life for his courage during WW11
Thank you Norene and Sandy for letting me know of your uncle's passing. I will say the Rosary for him tonight.
Jean-Marie Heskett former POW WW11.
Gladys Marie Shaw
January 16, 2015
Dear Alice and Frank were wonderful neighbors of my parents and I for many years. We missed Alice and now Frank, whom I kept in touch with, will be greatly missed. May God Bless you both!
Elaine Jones
January 16, 2015
Frank and Alice were loving friends many years ago. Please "Rest in Peace" to you both.
Paul Laveroni
January 14, 2015
I will miss Frank. He was a wonderful friend with a sense of humor and an enthusiasm for life. Olympians are sad.
January 13, 2015
A wonderful man. Always enjoyed spending time with Frank.
Bob Callan
January 13, 2015
A nicer, classier, more caring man I have never met. Thank you for being there and providing a role model the rest of us could aspire to. You will live on in all of our memories Frank.
Danny Coyle
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