Samuel Calandro

Samuel Calandro, 89 of Taylorville passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 11:08 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on May 1, 1928 in Taylorville, IL the Son of Jasper and Lena (Sansone) Calandro. He married Annetta Servi on June 12, 1949 in Taylorville, IL. Sam worked as an over the road truck driver and he was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and VFW Post #4495 in Taylorville, IL.

Surviving are his Wife: Annetta Calandro of Taylorville, IL; Sons: Anthony (Leslie) Calandro of St. Louis, MO; Samuel J. (Angie) Calandro of Taylorville, IL; Grandchildren: Rachel Calandro of Taylorville, Meghan Calandro and Fiancé A.J. Howell of Arthur, IL; Natalie Calandro of St. Louis, MO; Brother: Thomas (Gertrude) Calandro of Taylorville, IL; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother Joseph Calandro and Sisters: Pauline Gibbons and Marie Davis.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with prayers at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville with MSGR David Lantz officiating. Burial will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 or to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois 215 West Illinois Street, Suite 1C Chicago, Illinois 60654.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.