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Betty Calabrese Obituary

Calabrese, Betty Jane (nee Marciano), age 81, beloved wife of the late Angelo, loving mother of Jeri (Tom) Spear, Tony Calabrese, Michael (Deborah) Calabrese and the late Kathy Calabrese, proud grandmother of Anthony (Jennifer) Spear, Angelo Calabrese, Shelly (Todd) Hawke, Elaine Calabrese, great grandmother of Natalie and Liam Hawke, fond sister of Joan Emrickson, Dorothy Argabrite, Jimmy Marciano and the late John Marciano, great friend of the Lathus Family, aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Funeral Service private. For information call 708-636-1193.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2008.

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At Disneyland with her great grandchildren

Shelley Hawke

March 28, 2008

Grandma, I will miss you terribly, you welcomed me with open arms and showed me what a grandmother was. You added so much to my life.

love always,

Shelley

Joe DeMeo

March 18, 2008

Dear Calabrese Family: I remember Mrs. Calabrese with the utmost fondness and respect. She was always cheerful and pleasant, and I sure enjoyed her cooking. I will miss her, and the kindness she demonstrated to me. Love, Joe

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