In loving memory of

Marie E. Calcaterra
June 24, 1920 - April 11, 2016

CALCATERRA, Marie E. (nee Lawitzke); passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond and is survived by her loving children, Raymond (Carole), Barbara (the late Frank) VanCoppenolle, and David (Marie); her dearest grandchildren, Raymond (Maria), Cheryl (Bob), Roger (Lisa), Kristen (Steve), Matthew (Michelle), David, Jillian and Peter; and 14 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandsons. Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 14, from 3-9pm with a Rosary 7pm. at Chas. Verheyden, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 15; Instate 9:30am until the time of Mass 10:00am at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul on the Lake or the Michigan Cancer Society.

Tributes

Helena Thurber wrote on Apr 14, 2016:

"The dear Lord is cradling your mother in His loving arms. The Altar Society wishes we could cradle you + Marie in our arms."

David and Mary Bryk wrote on Apr 13, 2016:

"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Sheila Worthington wrote on Apr 13, 2016:

"She is now at rest - hugs and prayers to the entire family."

Sheila, Andrew, Kayce & Jacob Gorski wrote on Apr 13, 2016:

"Dear Ray & Carole, although we know no words can ease your loss, please know your Mom and your family are in our thoughts and prayers."

Todd & Lynne Smalenbergs wrote on Apr 12, 2016:

"Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still Loved, Still Missed and very dear. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.."

Richard & Beverly Albrecht wrote on Apr 12, 2016:

" Great memories of a great lady...."

Dave and Colette Dempsey wrote on Apr 12, 2016:

"All our love and prayers at this time. "

Elli Giordimaina wrote on Apr 12, 2016:

"My deepest condolences to the family. "

Dan and Mary Card wrote on Apr 12, 2016:

"We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful, fun person! Marie was up for anything, whether it be St. Paul Parish Picnic, enjoying a nice glass of wine with the Garden Group, going to Sweetest Heart of Mary for the fireworks, or enjoying meals with her family every chance she got, she would go ! It was a pleasure to know her. Barb and David, you are wonderful children who were really dedicated and took such good care of your mother and have shown your children, by example, what it is to love, unconditionally."