Mrs. Louise M. Calandrella Obituary (1912

ATTLEBORO – Louise Calandrella, 104, of Jewel Ave, passed away on February 22, 2017 at Madonna Manor Nursing Home, North Attleboro. Wife of the late Bernard Calandrella. Born in Foxboro, MA on August 14, 1912, she was the daughter of the late James and Maria (Bettini) Turinese. Louise grew up in Mansfield, until she married Bernard in 1934. She was a loving mother and grandmother not only to her own but to many neighbors and friends throughout their lives. Louise was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and her “boys”, especially for the holidays. She also enjoyed gardening and maintained a prolific vegetable garden every year until she was 102. Her yard was abundant with color, especially with yellow in the spring. She was a Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and listened intently to their games when she could no longer see. Louise is survived by a son, Reverend Minister John Calandrella and his wife Claudia of Versailles, KY; a grandson, James Calandrella of Weymouth, MA; a sister, Yolanda Stachelek of New Port Richie, FL; a grandson-in-law, Tom Ferraz of RI; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she is preceded in death by her son Francis Calandrella; her granddaughter, Louise Marie (Calandrella) Ferraz; her brothers, Marino, Tony, John, Victor and Alfred Turinese; and her sisters, Rose Avalone and Margaret Walent. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, March 4 from 10 - 11 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 71 Linden St., Attleboro immediately followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Richard Wilson. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.