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John Calicchio Obituary
John A. Calicchio passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was a lifelong resident of Stamford. He was born on July 1, 1967 in Stamford, CT to Mary "Deluca" Calicchio and the late John O. Calicchio.
He is survived by his loving wife Angela and his beloved daughter Samantha, who is a student at University of Alabama. Also surviving are his in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends; and by a brother in law and business partner, Michael and sister in law, Lucy Tsiahouridis. He was predeceased by his father and by grandparents, John "Poppi" and Catherine "Nonni" Deluca.
John was a graduate of Stamford Catholic High School and attended Southern Connecticut State University before starting his business with the help of his Grandfather "Poppi". John was in the construction industry for over 30 years, building homes, commercial buildings and various construction projects. And, in the last several years, he was co-owner of the Tomato Tomäto restaurant in Shippan.
John was an outstanding athlete and loved the New York Yankees. He also truly loved coaching his girls' softball team "The Warriors". John knew the secret to raising a softball players' game. He constantly complimented the girls, kept them smiling, taught competitiveness and celebrated the wins. He reinforced the priorities of playing and the girls understood them: "Do your best, have fun doing it and play to win!" He approached life in the same way.
John coached Sam for a number of years. It wasn't easy … for Sam. As with all pitchers, there were wins and losses. But no matter how the game ended, John was so proud of her. He loved to see her on the mound. Watching Sam pitch was the best part of his week. Watching Sam grow was the best part of the game.
John had a love for old cars, car racing and playing cards. He enjoyed entertaining his family and friends, meeting people and made great friends. He will be greatly missed by all who have known him throughout the years.
A mass will be celebrated in his memory on Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 566 Elm Street in Stamford, CT. His burial will be held privately.
If you would like to leave a condolence message online please visit the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or at www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome to share memories with his family.
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Paula Jagodzinski
April 7, 2021
Great guy , always treated me with the utmost respect, he is missed by all that knew him. Paula Jagodzinski
jim lunney
April 10, 2019
Johnny Boy. I think about you all the time. I miss your laugh, your smile and your optimistic attitude but especially your friendship. Roxanne and I cannot go into Tomato Tomato with out looking into that both in the corner and not get choked up when we don't see you sitting there. I miss you brother. I know you are so proud of Samantha and Angela and are watching over them from above. Rest in Peace my friend!
Jim Lunney
Althea Watford
May 9, 2018
Mary, my deepest condolences on your loss. Another link has been taken from your family chain. We ask why, but only God has the answers. Think about all the good times you shared with John and in time the pain will be less. My love and blessings to all of you during this most difficult time.
FRANK SCARVEY
April 27, 2018
CALICCHIO & CARDILLO FAMILIES , SO SORRY ABOUT JOHNS PASSING, KNEW HIM FOR MANY YEARS... MAY HE REST IN PEACE FRANK SCARVEY TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Cindy Guarnieri
April 19, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. . . . . I am so disheartened by this news. I knew him from working in Planning & Zoning for many years, and he would come in frequently to see one of our Zoning guys. John always was so pleasant, always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace. Remember all the good times you shared with him as a family.
Gina and Gloria Sciarretta
April 18, 2018
Dear Angela and Samantha,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep John in our prayers.
Debbie Murphy
April 18, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Calicchio Family. John was a friend to who ever he meet. RIP John you will be missed.
Debbie Murphy
April 17, 2018
Dear Angela and family so so sorry for you loss my thoughts and prayers are with you
Enza & Tony Scaturchio
Anna Falcetti
April 17, 2018
Angela,Samantha and family, so sorry to hear about John. We were away on vacation and could not make the service. Hold on to your memories as you go thru this difficult time.
John, Rest in Peace!
Anna,Peter and family
Anna Norman
April 17, 2018
Angela, Mary & Samantha,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved John. May you all find comfort in all your beautiful memories you hold in your hearts. May God give you all strength in the coming days ahead. RIP John.
Anna Vitti Norman
joanne lockwood
April 16, 2018
Ange and Samantha, my thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. May John rest in peace.
Annie DICKSON
April 16, 2018
Mary I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cheryl Prindle
April 14, 2018
Mary & Family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing. My brothers had good times growing up with John, and it sounds like he became quite a man. We lost my mom last month, so now Heaven gain two more angels. RIP John
Cheryl Prindle & family (LoRusso)
Sarah Herring
April 14, 2018
Mary may your memories of John and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead.I ask for God's blessings on you and your family.Love Sarah Herring
Joyce Cebo
April 14, 2018
Angela, Samantha & family,
John had a way of making a bad day seem great! He always had such great words of encouragement when I needed it most. I dont know how he knew it, but he did. I will miss his warm friendly smile. With heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Joyce & John Cebo
April 14, 2018
Johnny,
Its hard to believe we said goodbye to you today. Missing that smile and the jokes already. Will never forget all our chats and will look for you at the corner bar table each and every time we step in TT.
Rest In Peace dear friend.
Love Sofia and Petros Papaioannou
Linda Lovello
April 14, 2018
Angela,
My condolences on your husband's passing. May you find strength in the memories you have of him.
Tina DeLuca
April 14, 2018
Dear Angela, Samantha, the Calicchio, DeLuca and Cardillo families -
My heartfelt and deepest sympathy is with you. I loved John, will miss him and will fondly remember him always.
There is no explanation for God's choices but in the past, these words have helped me try to understand, accept and heal:
God saw your frail and damaged body. He saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me".
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating. Busy hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday.
Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
My brother, Bob and his wife Marilyn send you their deepest condolences. As for me, although you have gone home and are now with angels, I will miss you.
In Peace and Love,
Aunt Tina
Quechee, Vermont
Rodney & Ann Kersten
April 14, 2018
Saturday April 14th
Dear Mrs Callichio and Samantha,
I read about this in checking the Advocate on line this morning. My heart is very heavy for you both. You both and your family members will be remembered in our prayers. It was a blessing to get to know all of you at OLSS. I wish you peace and strength in the days ahead. Love Rodney & Ann Kersten
Angelo & Carmina Raus
April 14, 2018
Dear Angela & Samantha, and the Calicchio & Cardillo families, we are so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers and may John Rest In Peace. God Bless you!
Angelo & Carmina Raus
April 14, 2018
Dear Mary so sorry to hear about the loss of your son John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marie Giuliano
April 14, 2018
Angela & Samantha
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorrow for your lost, may John rest in peace.
Love Netta & Giulio Pompa
Josephine Vitti
April 14, 2018
Angela and family so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri Gale
April 14, 2018
Dear Mary, Angela and Samantha
I am deeply sorry to have heard about John's passing. I will always remember him wearing I big smile whenever I had the pleasure of seeing him. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Please know I am with you in thought and wish you comfort and peace.
ronnie pompa
April 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Our deepest condolence on the passing of John.
Ronnie and Teresa Pompa and family
Michael and Robin Portanova & Family
April 14, 2018
Deepest condolences on your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all.
David Sottini
April 14, 2018
The last time i saw John was several months ago and even though he was battling he still wore that BIG smile and had a very positive attitude and always the gentleman!! God bless your soul John, rest in peace ole friend. Our sincere condolences to all your family and may God bless you all with healing and loving memories. Peace and Light, David and Pattiann
April 14, 2018
Dear Calicchio Family,
So sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Carolee and Bill Joerman
Eileen Keller
April 14, 2018
I am so very sorry for the loss of John. We went to Catholic High together and he will always be remembered as one of the sweetest guys with the biggest smile. I was blessed to have reconnected with John over the past year & create a few more fun memories. Angela & Sam, you and all of the Calicchio's will be in my thoughts & prayers.
April 13, 2018
dear angela, so sorry to hear about john passing. may god be with him and help you in your sorry. rose vukson
Michelle Buchetto Kalogrides
April 13, 2018
To The Calicchio Family
So very sorry to hear of the loss of John. Will always remember our younger years.
Sincerely
Michelle Buchetto Kalogrides
To Mary
I send condolences from my mother Rita. (Due to an injury she is laid up, otherwise we would have been there to support all of you).
Sincerely
Michelle Buchetto Kalogrides
April 13, 2018
Rest In Peace John.
April 13, 2018
Mary, so sorry for your loss. My prayers
are with you and your family.
Lois Serino
Rich Thomas
April 13, 2018
Angela and Samantha sorry for your loss. Rest in peace john.
Melissa Leigh
April 13, 2018
A broken hearted Rest In Peace...... you were always the kindest person ..... I remember when I fist came to SCHS... and despite the fact I knew literally no one.... you befriended me and never judged me..... and always said hello in the hallways... I thank you for you kindness and open heart... you will be missed.... Missy Leigh.....
Alberta Bove
April 13, 2018
My family and myself are so deeply saddened by john's passing. He would always stop by and we would have more laughs. My son todd Loved him as we did also. He will always be in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace our dear friend knowing you were so loved
April 13, 2018
OUR SINC, CONDL, TO THE FAMILIES. MAY JOHN +++RIP+++ SINC, PAUL, STEFANOS, AND CAROL MAVRAKIS.
Paul Rotante
April 13, 2018
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Harriet & Randy Dinter
April 13, 2018
Angela & Sam, So sorry for your lose. I will surely miss him on our street as he always had a smile or a wave. Please call if you need anything.
April 13, 2018
Angela,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mauro & Elena Fidaleo
Jim Lunney
April 13, 2018
Rest in peace my friend, I will miss our talks, your smile and our friendship. Thank you for being such a great friend! I pray you are not in pain anymore. Watch over us from above Johnny Boy.
Jim Lunney
April 13, 2018
Angela and Sam I am so very sorry for your loss. John loved you both so deeply and would talk about you all the time when ever he came to my office. Whether he had a project or was just stopping by to say hello, he would always be smiling, always in a good mood and positive, even with what he was facing. He was always so happy and brave. I know it was because he had you both. Sam he was so proud of you, of all that you had accomplished and what a great person you had grown into, you made him so happy and proud. If either of you need anything, anything at all please call us.
Lorri Tamburro
April 13, 2018
Angela,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of John. May God grant you strength to carry through the days to come.
Ronnie & Lorri Tamburro
Cathy Mullins
April 13, 2018
To Johns Family and friends
Deeply sorry for your loss. My Daughter and I used to go frequently to Tomato Tomato for our time together and one night John came over talked to us for quite a bit. My daughter loved the mason jar glass and I loved the tomato tomato wine glass so we asked if we could buy them he explained they didn't have many they just opened and some have been lost to breaking but he gave us free dessert and came back later before we left and told us to keep the glasses. I will always remember his kindness we still have both after all these years
May he always be with you
Terry Griffin
April 13, 2018
Dear Calicchio family, please accept my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy with the passing of John. He was a good man and a great friend to me, he will be missed each and every day. May John rest in peace and Soar with the Angels. May God Bless your family, Terry (Environmental Irrigation)
April 13, 2018
DEAR MARY AND ANGELA AND FAMILY, VERY SORRY FOR THE PASSING OF JOHN, HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG HELLO FOR ME AND MY HUSBAND, HE WAS A GREAT GUY,PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY,RIP JOHN. PAULA JAGODZINSKI
Frankie Socci
April 13, 2018
John John!! I was so sad to hear you lost your battle! No matter how much time passed since we saw each other you always had a huge smile and a bear hug! Your infectious happiness made an impression on my daughter the second she met you! My heart goes out to Angela and Sam and Mary! You were the light of your mothers eye! You will be missed greatly! Say hi to my dad and Uncle Johnnie and Aunt Kitty! Love, Frankie Ann (DeLuca) Socci
Steven,Angela & Ava Sciarretta
April 13, 2018
Angela, Samantha and family, we are so sorry to hear about John's passing. You are all in our hearts and prayers. So sorry we won't be able to attend the service, as we are away on vacation. We will be thinking of you and praying God will give you strength to get through this very difficult time.
April 13, 2018
Angela and Sam I'm so sorry for your loss. John was a great friend and will be dearly missed
Kelly Thomas
Jodi Jacobellis
April 13, 2018
Angela I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Sending love and prayers during his difficult time.
Joelle Lionetti Pisanelli
April 13, 2018
Angela and Samantha,
I am so sorry for the loss of John. He was such a nice guy with always a smile on. May God be with you both during this most difficult time.
Mr and Mrs Ozzie and Karen Spezzano
April 13, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
He was a great guy and his smile.
Bill & Elaine Dudas
April 13, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Johns family. He always had a kind greeting and smile when he saw you. I recall the friendship he and my children shared when they were youngsters growing up in the Cove.
April 13, 2018
Angela, Sam and your family We are so very sorry for your loss. John had a great smile, was always kind and a grest man. I pray god is able to help you. Keep his memory alive. Love Dom and Dawn Bria and family.
Maryann Conrad
April 13, 2018
To the Calicchio family....John was larger than life...When he entered a room everyone felt his presence. He always had this smile that was contagious. No matter how busy he was or who he was with he always stopped to say hi and acknowledge you...RIP. Maryann Conrad
Elizabeth & Ray DeLuca
April 13, 2018
Rest with the angels John.
Scott DeLuca
April 13, 2018
I can still smell the Camero model glue. See the baseball cards (and tissues) all over your bedroom floor @ Seaside and north Stamford. You toughened me up but strapping hockey goalie equipment on me and taking point blank slap shots in the basement and getting me up early to shovel and plow. My mom and wife, Laura, loved your conversations and caring tone. I so respect your entrepreneurial drive and your love for family. Rest in peace Cus'... I'll miss you.
George & Marguerite Hajjar
April 13, 2018
So sad to know John passed away! We will miss him and his smiley face and warm welcoming heart!
May he Rest In Peace & May his memory be eternal!
Our sincere condolences to Angela and Samantha as well to his entire family and friends!
Mike Tsiahouridis
April 12, 2018
Big Boy, you will sure be missed. Your big smile, big mouth, big heart and big personality. I wish you didn't have to go but know your in a better place and not hurting anymore. I will always think of you and love you. Love, your Brother.
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