Arlene Calabrese Obituary

Thinking of you today, my mother, stumbled upon this legacy feed. It was God`s intention I´m sure. It´s your way of telling me that you´re right beside me still and always will be.
You always pop up when I need you, I am here in one of your favorite states Nevada who would think. Just wanted to say hi, and I can use you right by my side. I love and miss you with every fiber in my being, there´s not a person in this world that I can talk to as I was able to talk with you. You listen, you understood you gave your advice.
Could sure use your advice on a few subjects. But you´ll guide me with right decisions.
Love you endlessly

Miss Arlene,

Sooo many times I have wanted to pick up the phone and call you. Invite you to come stay with me during the brutal Chicago winters. And just to chat and be our goofy selves.

As you probably know, I keep in contact with your Colette. What a wonderful human she has become. So kind and optimistic. And her Alyssa is nearly her twin! So beautiful and from photos I have seen they look to have the very same close mother-daughter bond you had with Colette. Impressive.

You are still my Thelma and I your Louise, we never did find that Brad tho.

You will forever live in my heart and be in my memories. I love you, still.

Jackie

Hi Beautiful Lady , Mom Miss you tons. So much to talk to you about!!!! Give Dad a Kiss and Hug for me, Approaching his death anniversary soon 11-21-1978 .... Still so surreal , the both of you in Heaven. Love you both to the moon and back. Always your Colette :) xoxo

Your thought of often. Sept. 30th 2016 Big 75th in Heaven. Celebrate with Dad and all of our loves ones who are with you . You are my Angel in Heaven that for sure.

Love Always, Colette xoxoxo

Dear Phil omggg i am soo sorry for the loss of your mom she was a wonderful woman..... i was so hurt when i found out she had passed.. i think about you guys often hope all is well and remember mom is still here in all of our hearts much love Becky

Hey Gram, Just thinking of you and miss you, Love you... Philly

Hi Ma, Well Easter has come and gone yet again. Spring is here and I can feel your presence all around. This was one of your favorite times of year along with Fall. The smells, The breeze, The Birds chirping, The sun's heat, The Spring rain. A new beginning :). You are Loved and missed. I know your in paradise, I feel at peace knowing that Mom. Until next time, always, Colette xoxoxo

My Beloved Mother & Best Friend. This is the day God decided to take you to Heaven. Two years today. Mom, I miss you more then anyone can imagine. I can't believe this has happened. I am glad though that God did not let your suffering continue. I know you where with me the other day when I needed you. I called for your help and though I could not see you, I know you where with me and helped to make it all right. My peace is that your Happy there in Heaven. This is the only reason I have a sense of peace as strange as it might sound. I hope you are doing all the things you hoped to have done here on Earth. I hope your seeing fantastic things and places. Let go of this world here on earth Ma. Just stay by my side when I need you. You did a good job here Mom. I will always miss you, Thank you for being my Mother. Say Hi to Dad, I Love him too. Most of all I Love you with all my heart. It's not easy without you. I am OK Ma. I wish you could let me know that Heaven is all we imagine it to be, and that your safe and Happy. I know if you could you would! I love you Ma. Forever in My heart, Colette xoxox

Merry Christmas :) Here is my Christmas post to you MOM. Well another Christmas here and gone. Time moves so quickly? Mom again a day does not go by I don't think of you. We had a great Christmas Eve here, everyone came over to our home as usual. I know you and Dad where there as well in spirit. I know you are having an amazing time in Heaven and the birthday celebration of our Lord was amazing I am sure. Mom We Love and Miss you so very much. Sadie is doing terrific, She's Mama's Girl I tell her every day. Your my Hero, I love you always and forever. Your Colette xoxoxo

Hi Mom , Happy Thanksgiving 2011!!!! Where the heck does the time go? I miss you just as much, as I did when you left this earth. I Love you and Daddy so much. I hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving with everyone in Heaven. Sadie's is doing Great don't you even worry about the little Princess. Well Today Is 33 years since Dad has been gone. Boy Ma, I remember this day like yesterday. I went to the cemetery today , but then again you already knew. Well Happy Thanksgiving, I am thankful for you Ma and Dad too. Mom, I am who I am because you loved me so :) You can always be proud of me. The basement look's great, can;t wait for the tree now :) God Bless and Keep you Ma. Love Always, Colette xoxoxoxo P.s I miss your bread and stuffing,

Well, almost Thanksgiving? Where did all the time go. Geeze, almost Two years since you left this earth. I sure do miss you Mom. I don't think there is a day that I don't think or remember you. Especially around the Holidays. I know you loved the first snow, Thanks for the great memories of how wonderful a Mother you where to Phil and I. You made everything special. The delicious Thanksgiving dinners, then to follow the Christmas tree decorating and chocolate fondue as a special treat. Santa always seemed to give me and My Brother great gifts :) I remember the great music, all the Great Christmas songs. You sang like an Angel. Mom Thank you. I am who I am because You Loved ME. Always, Colette xoxoxo Sadie is doing terrific. We Love her sooo much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 70TH. I LOVE YOU MOM AND MISS YOU MORE THEN WORDS CAN EXPRESS. I HAVE BEEN BLEESED TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE AND MY MOTHER FOR 46 YEARS. MAY YOU CELEBRATE WITH JOY AND HAPPINESS IN HEAVEN . GOD BLESS YOU MOM :) LOVE ALWAYS, COLETTE

Hi Mom :) It's been awhile. Your Big 70th B-Day is almost here. You always wore your age very well so it would have been ok. I hope in Heaven you's are all going to have a big Party. I won't forget it....I could never forget. Life is to weird without you. all Is fine no worries for you any more. I love you Mom, There is no one in this world like you. Until later, Always your Colette xoxo

My Dearest, My Best-est friend :) I miss you so much. Weather here has been awful, the wettest July in history. I know in Heaven it's like paradise, You have never been to Hawaii here on earth. Oh Mom, but I know you living Hawaii ever day there in Heaven with Dad and all your family and friends who have passed from this life on earth. You deserve the very Best, I pray you are so Happy. Please don't worry about us here!!!! You enjoy your eternal life with God and Dad and everyone .there. You best be resting in peace. Sadie is doing wonderfully, I am fine and Alyssa.( George) The Boys and Auntie Kitty too. Love you my wonderful Mom. Always your daughter Colette xoxoxo

Hi Mom :) Well almost the 4th of July 2011??? gosh where does time go. It's been about a year in a half since you left for Heaven. I miss you very much Mom. Sadie is fine, she is Happy and Healthy and will be turning 13 8-6-2011. I know some might think it strange to be writing to you on this. I don't care. You are missed and thought of every single day. Give my Love to Dad. Our Dear friend Pat's husband Richard died today. a terrible fight with cancer as well. Say hi to him and we will pray for Pat to have strength to go on. Mike graduated from High School :) The first in that family to graduate H.S I told him you'd be very proud and now to go on to college and make something of himself. I can't believe your gone MOM. Life is not the same without you in it here. I am Happy your finally Happy and at peace. Thats what gets me through it all. Auntie is going to have her Knee surgery :) I love her to she's a fantastic Auntie , I know your proud of her. She's always there for me Ma :) Ok until next time. Watch over us MOM, Protect My Alyssa and watch her for me ok. Your her angel in Heaven, Keep her safe. She is a good girl MOM. almost 20 you know how that goes:) Good night. I love you always. Your Colette xoxoxoxo

My Sweet Mother just thinking of you :) I miss you dearly xoxox. It seems as though you went away on vacation and this is all a crazy dream. My sanity is that you now live in Worry free Pain free PARADISE. This is what gets me through my life these days without my Best Friend and Mother. I Love You Mom, Always Colette xoxoxo Sadie is doing Great, We are taking great care of her for you :) Colette

Happy Mothers Days to the worlds Best Mom. Everybody says it, However I know it to be a fact :) I miss you so very much Mother. I wish God would allow you to reach out to Me, To just have one more day together :) but I know that a request made by millions who have lost there loved ones. I am thinking of you with love and admiration on this Mothers Day and everyday. God Bless and protect you Mom, Give a kiss to My Father :) I love him Too. Sadie is doing Fantastic. Love you Always Mom xoxoxo Your Colette :) xoxoxo

Hi Mom, well it's 3-24-2011 WOW where does time go??? Well it's Spring technically though feels like winter over the last few days. I miss you every single day. My Best friend is gone ( YOu) not the same, will never be the same. It's been very hard navigating without you MOM. Look forward to gardening soon :) Sadie is terrific, but then you know that cuz you with us always. Love you Always, Colette xoxoxo

HI Mom. well here we are March 1st....where did the time go??? Can't wait for Spring. I look forward to that time, because I know your spirit will fill the air every where. You do now. However, The Spring was one of your favorite Seasons. I miss you Mom and think of you always. We Love you and now know you are missed, but realize you are right beside us every day. :) All My Love Colette. xoxoxo

Well Ma, A whole year!!!!!! This terrible, yet for you finally at peace day. Is marked with a one year anniversary. This day is etched in my mind forever. I had to let go of My Best Friend, Biggest Fan and Beloved Mother. I can't see you, but sometime s I do when I get a quick glance of myself in the mirror, I see you through myself :) I feel your presence beside me almost always. I Love you Mom, and missing you is an understatement. Always, Your Colette. P.S Sadie is doing fantastic she is the Queen of this house :) Forever, Colette XOXOXO

Miss Arlene;

It has been nearly a year that you are gone from this crazy world. I think of you all the time. I remember all you taught me, our nutty experiences and how much love and guidance you showed me.
Thank you for sharing your life experiences and your family with me. I am thankful to have had you in my life.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of "Thelma & Louise". What a duo we were compared to!! What wonderful, silly times we had. Thank you for being the Thelma to my Louise!! I miss and love you my newest angel!!

Your pretend daughter,
Jackie

Well My Beloved Mother and Best friend, it will be a year 2-13-2011 that your gone. You will be remembered always and forever. I recall so vividly the suffering you went through at the end. For that I know your in Heaven with God and all our loved ones who have gone before you , including DAD. God Bless and protect you in his care. May you have the Happiness you never knew here on earth. I thank you for all you have done and continue to do for me. Your are my Guardian Angel without a doubt. Love Always, Colette. I love you mom XOXOXO

My Beloved Mother, It's almost a year now since you've been gone. My heart stops when it sinks in. It's like I've been punched in my stomach or like my heart stops. I am who I am because you loved me so very much. You are missed every single day. I keep hoping this nightmare will end and the phone will ring with you in the other end? But it has not as yet. My salvation is that you finally know Happiness and are without all pain. You are my guardian Angel, therefore I know I will be ok. :) I love you Mom, Always, Colette xoxoxo P.S Thank you for being my Mom and all you have done for me my whole life. Kiss Dad for me Please.

Hi Mom, Well 2011 is here. Just celebrated my Birthday 1-7-2011 was hard not hearing your voice first thing in the morning singing Happy Birthday to me :(. Your in my heart and I know I am in yours. I love you ALWAYS. Colette XOXOXO Thanks for having me :)

Hi Mom, well Christmas came and went so very quickly. Missed you alot. Your in my prayers always and thought always. New Years days away!!! 2011 OMG. Love Always, Your Colette XOXOXO

Hi MOM, It almost Christmas??? Where is the time going. Your thought about every single day and missed even more. I know your Happy and in loving hands, don't worry about us we are all doing fine. Except for this void where you used to be. I love you Mom and miss you terribly. But you gave me all the wisdom and strength to survive this world. All My Love, Colette XOXOX PS it sure sux not having you here. Say HI to Dad . Your my Hero.

Well into Fall now, leaves almost all off the trees. Weather really not to cold yet and no first snow thank God. Thanksgiving about a week away, Sure do miss you Ma and Dad of course. Mostly you Ma it's been us for a very long time . We hold you ever so close to our Hearts. Me , George, Alyssa and Sadie. Wish you where here. I know your now in better hands in Heaven. Please continue to shine on us. All my love. Colette xoxoxox. Big hug and kisses to you.

Here we are approaching Thanksgiving. I will be very difficult without you. God took Dad from our 11-23-1978 and now your with Dad again. God Bless and keep you safe in his care with Dad. I love you Ma. Love Always -n- Forever Colette XOXOXOXO.

Hi Mom :) Your most favorite time of year. (FALL) I feel you all around me these days. I know your finally out of pain and very Happy :) I miss your face and our talks every day 3-4 times LOL. You live in my heart forever, I Love you, Always and Forever. XOXO your Colette:)

Happy Birthday My Mommy:) Had mass for you Yesterday, Auntie Kitty and Sandy and myself where at Church then Breakfast then to the Cemetery. I hope you liked the Birthday Ballon and flowers and all fall decor. I know fall was you most favorite time of the year. The sun was shining and the day yesterday on your Birthday 9-30-10 was Beautiful. So that tells me you where Happy we kept the celebration of your Birthday alive. Not a living Human being can imagine how much I miss you Ma. I will Love you forever and ever!!! I will always keep your memory alive. God Bless and Keep you Safe in his care. Love your Colette XOXOXO Sadie is doing wonderfully, She's Happy like a puppy :)

9~30~2010

Happy Heavenly Birthday Miss Arlene!!

I think of you often and it always brings a smile to my face and my heart! I know you would have loved to have seen Michael Bolton on DWTS, and I would have been there every Tuesday taunting you with a "go home Bolton" email~ ha! But secretly I wished he would have stayed because I know you would have enjoyed it.

I miss you, your advice and your friendship! But my faith tells me you are happy and no longer ill. And reunited with all those you love so dearly. Give my Danny a hug and know that you live on in my heart forever!!

Jackie

My Dearest Mother, I miss you so very much.I miss our endless conversations and all our laughs, It seems so unreal that your gone. I never imagined this day would come so soon. I pray your Happy in Heaven. I will remember and love you forever and always. Your Colette xoxoxoxo

My Dearest Mom has been gone now about 5 months. It does not seem real, I miss you my Best friend and Mother. Not a day I don't think and remember our wonderful lives together and all you have taught me. I am who I am because you loved me :) All My Love, YOur Baby Girl Colette. Rest in peace MOM. XOXOXOXO

Phil and Colette,

Its been many years and I often think of you, your Mom was a very special women and Im so sorry to hear of her passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I can't believe that your mom is gone. It was a shock. I remember when we all used to play poker together on Friday nights. Now your mom, dad and Joe are all together playing poker. Please except our deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you both. Our condolences to Kitty,Rich and the whole family as well.

Phil you have our deepest condolences we are sorry for your loss

To Collette and Phil,
Christ and I were deeply saddened on hearing of the death of your dear Mom Arlene. Arlene and us shared many happy memories together and we traveled to Las Vegas together many times. She was a frequent visitor in our restaurant "Chris's Grill" for many years. I have kept in touch with your Mom via e-mail and we did a breakfast together a couple of years ago.
I can't tell you how saddened I am to hear of her passing. I am so sorry that I could't make it to the undertakers to say a final goodby to a dear friend. May her memory be eternal.
Love, to both of you,
Christ and Effie

My Dearest Mother you mean the world to us, especially me. You where the BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER A Daughter could ever hope for. You put Phil and I above yourself. I was by yourside and never leaving in life and now I ask you stay at our side while in heaven. My life will never be the same without you i it.

Now our life goes on as you our Guardian Angel. I know your happy to be with Dad after all these years. Kiss him for me.

I love you Always and Forever.

Your Baby Girl, Colette

To everyone,
I was so sorry to hear about Artie. She is finally at peace. She was always a very strong lady, and always saw the bright side of things, as I remember. My mom was pregnant with me the same time Arlene was pregnant with Colette...she thought that was so funny - to be preggers the same time as her aunt. Our thoughts are with you all.

Colette,
I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.

To the only woman to call me Franklin,the only woman who made the best pierogis and potato pancakes,also the woman that was a great mom rest in peace.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless

Collete & Phil, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and loving thoughts are with you & your family.

Collett, Alyssa & Phil. So sorry for your loss, Pa.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Dear Colette & Phil and Family;

I am heart broken and very sad to here about your Mom. Ironically enough, I had a dream about her 3 days ago!!

Your Mom was so very special to me...she dubbed us during our working days as "Thelma & Louise"! She said I was the extra Mom I never wanted or referred to me as her South Side daughter!!

We confided so much in each other. And, I learned so very much from her. I admired her courage and determination after she explained to me her life when your Dad died at such a young age. She gently ( and sometimes not) tried to help me not make the mistakes she made!! She was brutally honest with me.

Although our age difference, she was one of my best friends! I knew about your lives, the new babies, sister Kitty, Grandpa, John Asta and her dear friend Bubbles!!

I communicated with her the last few months via email and cards....she confided she was happy to hang on to see Colette get remarried and be happy again!

I am so sorry for your loss. I spent so much time with your Mom, in her white Camry...ha! We shared so many thoughts, dreams and fears.

Take comfort in knowing she is with your Dad now. She loved him very, very much...and waited a very long time to be with him again!!

Your hearts are heavy now, but when you need to smile....think about your Mom, she will live in your heart forever!!

Godspeed Miss Arlene!! May God hold you in the palm of His hand!!

With much love, admiration and gratitude.....

Jackie

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to you all, I am so very sorry for your loss.

To my beloved friend. For the good times we shared together in the neighborhood. You will never be forgotten.

Love Always,

Bubbles