Florence I Calabrese
August 31, 1928 - December 27, 2014
Florence I. Calabrese, 86, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York on August 31, 1928, Florence was a homemaker who cherished the task of caring for her family. Her husband, Anthony J. Calabrese pre-deceased her in 2012. She and her husband lived all over the world, due to his career. While overseas, she was active in community volunteering book clubs and was active in her church. They eventually moved to New Jersey in 2009 to be closer to family. Left to treasure her memories are her children: Barbara Calabrese, Ocean, New Jersey, Joanne Calabrese, Dallas, Texas; her son, Thomas Calabrese of Los Angeles, California, and beloved granddaughter, Lily Calabrese, Ocean, New Jersey. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday January 6, 2015 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Bongarzone Funeral Home. On Wednesday January 7, 2015 , at 10am she will be inurned at Brigadier General Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors online at www.woundedwarriorproject.org
Florence I. Calabrese, 86, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2014. Born in Brooklyn, New York on August 31, 1928, Florence was a homemaker who cherished the task of caring for her family. Her husband, Anthony J. Calabrese pre-deceased... View Obituary & Service Information