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James Calabrese Obituary
January 10, 1961 ~ March 18, 2025
James Calabrese Jr., 64 (EHFD, ret.), passed away March 18, 2025. He was the husband of his devoted wife of 37 years, Donna DeRosa-Calabrese and the dad of their two dogs; "Bella and Wooshie." James was born in New Haven on January 10, 1961 to James S. Calabrese Sr. and the late Judy (DeChello) Calabrese.
Jim was a proud First Responder with the East Haven Fire Department. After his retirement, he embraced his passion of boating, fishing, crabbing and his second love, antique collecting.
In addition to his wife, Donna, Jim is survived by aunt, Carol Calabrese, sister, Laura Pierandi (Joe), Lisa Salvo (Michael) and a brother, Michael Calabrese and several nieces/nephews.
Family and friends are invited to meet and attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth CT 06419 (Please go directly to the church).
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Andrew Savo
April 28, 2025
My condolences to his family and friends as well
Andy
April 28, 2025
I will always remember the good times I had with Jim. We did a lot of things together and shared a great friendship
Rest in Peace my friend
Karla Delucia
April 28, 2025
Dear Donna and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Jan Alea Lougal
April 28, 2025
Dear Jim, Lisa, Laura and Michael
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your son and brother Jim.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.....
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