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Joan R. (Whitman) Calabraro
March 18, 1935 ~ July 15, 2016 (age 81) 81 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Jack and Marge Fitzgerald
August 2, 2016 11:03 AM
Joan rest in peace. You were a wonderful wife,mother,grandmother and friend that will be missed. Your heavenly family are the lucky ones to enjoy you and your love. You and your family are in our prayers.
A candle was lit by Mike, Cheryl and Ryan Lynn Fitzgerald
on July 31, 2016 6:47 PM
Message from Anthony P. Atencio
July 31, 2016 6:09 PM
Baah, The unconditional love,joy and ultimate respect you gave. The pleasantries of your top of the shelf pies you baked Mhmmmmm!!! The pleasure I was given to have had a second Mother, bearing the same name Joan.......You rest now with Gods angels in heaven. Time will pass, but your memories exist, until we see you on the other side of heaven. For all of our living family members let not your hearts be shattered with anger or resentment. For it is in giving that we receive. Baah was our living testament.
Be Gentle Love Life, Treat Each Other Well...............
Be Gentle Love Life, Treat Each Other Well...............
Message from Kevin Fitzgerald
July 30, 2016 11:18 PM
Wonderful is a word often used when not deserved but you Joan are a wonderful person. Always smiling and so welcoming. Rest in peace, no pain, no issues, and now you can truly start living in peace with our creator and his son Jesus Christ. Say hello to Dean and enjoy the reunion with all lost love ones.
A candle was lit by Karen Fitzgerald
on July 30, 2016 10:32 PM
A candle was lit by The Edwards family
on July 30, 2016 7:19 PM
Message from Tom, Isabel, Elizabeth Fitzgerald
July 30, 2016 4:47 PM
Joan; my best memory that I will remember forever is your love for children. You have nurtured many, including my own. You remember each name, and never had anything negative to say. You had a special charisma, which I finally figured out why: your name was Joan, not Mrs. Calabraro. You wanted us to call you Joan, because it is more personal. After all, we are loved friends, and family. Even years of not seeing each other, I thought to myself, hmmm, will she remember me? When you saw me, your arms went up, and with a loud voice “Tom, Isabel”, which was followed by a loving hug! You may be in a better place, but never forgotten here on earth. Thank you for being a part of my family’s life!
A candle was lit by Tom, Isa, Lizzy
on July 30, 2016 4:46 PM
Message from Karen Fitzgerald
July 23, 2016 6:39 PM
Ms. Joan I am honored to have known such a wonderful, poised, loving lady that you always had been! I can tell you every time you walked into the room for all the festive occasions I could not get to you fast enough because you truly were a joy to be around. You were always so positive thus drawing folks in!! I feel a successful life is one that you positively impact people around you and that you were loved and you excelled in both categories! I know you made many sacrifices for your children and grandchildren and you were there for everyone.Bless your beautiful heart you will continue to be loved and thought of often. I look forward to seeing you, Dean and Tony in heaven! I know the Angels are taking care of each of you. Hugs & much love to you and your Familly!
Message from Kathy Dominy
July 23, 2016 5:58 PM
Joan was a beautiful lady! I have so many memories of her, she was a part of our family for a very long time. She will be missed dearly.
Message from Kim Allmond
July 21, 2016 12:16 AM
Whereas, I never had the honor of meeting you, my husband, William did. He has told the story many times of how Scotts mom had met him when they showed up and he was sick. He couldn't believe she remembered this boy who showed up very sick. William remembers how you welcomed him and how you made him feel welcome. I'd also like to thank you for the son you raised. I am speaking of Scott. He had to learn from you how to care and actually have empathy for others. You see he and I met after I'd run away from home. He went to my mother's work and let her know I was safe and that he would watch out for me. Scott has taken care of me and many other people we knew. He has been the big brother I never had. Not only does my mother thank him for letting her know so many years ago that I was ok, I thank him. These are normally the traits that come from a good person and you are that in my book. I would like to thank you for caring for my sick husband and for raising the son that has watched out for me all these years just as he promised years ago, he would. May you R.I.P I know you will see Scott in the future for he is the man any mom would be so proud of, as I'm sure you were. Thank you again for being the loving person you had to be.
A candle was lit by William and Kim Allmond
on July 20, 2016 11:52 PM
A candle was lit by Cathi Galvin Dubois
on July 19, 2016 6:57 PM
Message from Leslie Thibodeau
July 19, 2016 3:44 PM
Dear Val & Family,
I will never forget the kind, loving person Baa was. I always enjoyed her company and sweet smile. She will be missed immensely. May she rest in peace. XOXOXO
Love, Leslie
I will never forget the kind, loving person Baa was. I always enjoyed her company and sweet smile. She will be missed immensely. May she rest in peace. XOXOXO
Love, Leslie
A candle was lit by Katie Murphy
on July 19, 2016 11:40 AM
A candle was lit by Mary myatt lyon
on July 19, 2016 10:38 AM
A candle was lit by Christa Calabraro & Atencio family
on July 19, 2016 3:29 AM
Message from Brandon
July 19, 2016 1:20 AM
Let me first start by saying while I didn't know Baa very well the limited time I did spend with her was great! She was a wealth of knowledge and a very loving person. My heart goes out to Scott as I know he loved his mother very much.
To all the Calabraro family my deepest condolences in these hard times. I pray that our father in heaven show praises to Baa!
Brandon
To all the Calabraro family my deepest condolences in these hard times. I pray that our father in heaven show praises to Baa!
Brandon
A candle was lit by Brandon
on July 19, 2016 1:15 AM
Message from Annette Calabraro
July 19, 2016 12:57 AM
There was the day I met This beautiful lady, and from day one she welcomed me to the family as if she had known me for a lifetime , I can never express how much Baa was every bit of a inspiration in my life and Our family's lives, I thank you for all your love, and how honored I was to have you as my mother, you will forever be in my heart Baa, until we see you again , My love to you forever , Annette
A candle was lit by Zach Winfield
on July 19, 2016 12:44 AM
Message from Scott calabraro
July 18, 2016 11:04 PM
Mom you leaving has left a void in my heart and soul that can never be filled. Thank you for the love and support that you have shown me and my family. I can't believe that your gone and that I can never call and and ask for your advice. You made sure that all of your children grew up to be strong and loving adults. Your love for your family was never ending. You are at peace now and are with all the family that has gone before us. I will love and miss you till the end of time. So rest easy you are home now . This is not a goodbye because I will see you again on the other side. Until then I love you with all my heart and soul. Scott
A candle was lit by Valerie,Phil, Riley
on July 17, 2016 9:14 PM
A candle was lit by Jared, Bree,Garrett,Robin
on July 17, 2016 9:14 PM
Message from Valerie
July 17, 2016 9:12 PM
Mom, You are at peace, no pain and the hurt that you endured over time.
Dad and Dean are at you side and will keep you safe.
You will live in the hearts that loved you and those that that lived in your heart.
If some one had asked me if this was something I could take on That would have been a no.
I Thank you ! For making me stronger and wiser.
I love you and will be at a loss for the routine I took on.
Dad and Dean are at you side and will keep you safe.
You will live in the hearts that loved you and those that that lived in your heart.
If some one had asked me if this was something I could take on That would have been a no.
I Thank you ! For making me stronger and wiser.
I love you and will be at a loss for the routine I took on.
A candle was lit by Shawn, Megan & Anthony
on July 17, 2016 4:57 PM
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