With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James R. Calandra (North Reading, Massachusetts), born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 9, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Francesco Calandra and Marie Calandra (Soldano); and his sister Jenny Melanson. He is survived by : his wife Geraldine "Gerry" Calandra (Coyle); his children, James Calandra, II (Ruth-Anne) and Deb Adams; his grandchildren, Brittany Leal-Calandra, Andrew, Ethan, Dominic Calandra, Colin, Devin and Molly Adams; and his siblings, Anna Abromawicz, Frank Calandra Jr. and Josephine Lamer. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Donations may be made in James' Memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or online at http://www.alz.org.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cota Funeral Home