Celeste Parente Calabrese, 90, formerly of Randall Drive, North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at the Apple Rehab, Old Saybrook. She was the beloved wife of the late Blaze “Peter” Calabrese. Celeste was born in New Haven on January 18, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Jennie Prete Parente. She worked as a secretary for the Catholic Cemeteries Association at St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven for over 25 years until her retirement. Celeste was a former member of the North Haven Senior Center and the St. Frances Cabrini Church Ladies Guild. Mother of Peter B. Calabrese (Martha) of Jacksonville, FL and Michael D. Calabrese (Cheryl Sbabo Calabrese). Grandmother of Alyssa Calabrese. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, March 19th from 10:00 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Road, North Haven at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National MS Society CT Chapter, 659 Tower Avenue, 1st Flr., Hartford, CT 06112.
Our love and sympathy to you Peter and Martha , Michael and Cher. Aunt Celeste was loved so much she was one in a million. I have so many wonderful memories of her and the times we spent together. May she be reunited with Uncle Pete and our mom and dad, and so many who she missed so much. Rest in peace you will always be in our hearts.❤️
Tye only source I know of, for meatballs with raisins, unless I make them myself! Celeste, you are missed already! Things just won’t be the same without your enthusiasm and spunk!
Thank you for always making me feel like I was a long lost son. I always felt special around you.
Dear Peter and Michael
Sincere sympathy of the passing of your mom. I have many fond memories of the many wonderful dinners at your home. My mom, dad and I always enjoyed these special events. Your mom was so wonderful, always smiling and was able to make me and other feel so comfortable and welcome.
Know that she will be missed by me and so many in our family.
Love to you and your families.
Claudia