Founder and owner of Calabrese Bros. LLC
Mr. John N. Calabrese Sr., 87, of Middlebury, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Jennie (Massimo) Calabrese.
John was born in Woodbury Aug. 3, 1928, a son of the late Nicolangelo and Maria (Daddona) Calabrese. He graduated from Watertown High School. He was the founder and owner, with his son John, of Calabrese Bros. LLC from 1950 to present. They had a close relationship that they enjoyed tremendously.
John had a strong work ethic and enjoyed working outdoors and especially took great pride working on his orchard and gardens. He most importantly enjoyed spending time with his two beloved granddaughters. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Father Loftus Council #3992 and a former member of the Middlebury Police Social Club, where he helped with the annual clambake for many years. He was a communicant of St. John of the Cross Church in Middlebury.
Besides his wife, Jennie, of 56 years, he leaves two sons, Hon. Domenick N. Calabrese and his wife, Dawn Calabrese, of Watertown and John N. Calabrese Jr. and his wife, Dawn Albizu-Calabrese, of Middlebury; a brother, Anthony Calabrese of Watertown; two granddaughters, Paige and Ava Calabrese of Watertown; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, former Middlebury First Selectman William Calabrese.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church at 1321 Whittemore Road in Middlebury. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Lake Elise Cemetery in Middlebury. There are no calling hours.
For more information or to send e-condolences, visit www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com.
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