Dennis Calandra

November 17, 1952 - November 8, 2009

Dennis J. Calandra, Sr., 56, 6840 Liberty St. passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009 with his loving family by his side. He was born on November 17, 1952 in Rome a son of Jasper and Mary Parisi Calandra. On March 19, 1989 he married Barbara Schipano. He had retired from Revere Copper Products and was co-owner, with his brother, of Jay’s Bike Shop.

He was a high school graduate.. He was a life member of Stanwix Men’s Club and the Copper City Cruisers. He enjoyed Karate, Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and classic cars.

Dennis is survived by his beloved family; his wife of 20 years, Barbara, three daughters and a son-in-law; Tanya and Josh VanCourt of Oriskany, Rosemary McKenzie of Rome and Stefanie Calandra of Rome, two sons; Dennis Calandra, Jr. of FL. and Natale Calandra of Rome, three grandchildren; Mason “his little man” VanCourt, Alicia Calandra and Santino Calandra, a sister Karen Calandra of Lee Center, a brother and sister-in-law; Jasper “Jay” and Palma Calandra of Rome, special friends; Ray Wakulik, Joe-Joe “ Brown” Calandra and Joey Fazio, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a sister Toni Marie Calandra.























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