As a friend of Ed as a youngster and spending lots of time at the house, Mr. and Mrs. Lazar were always kind, giving and pleasant people to be around.  Our condolences to the family. 

Bernie Schmitz

We were so sorry to hear of your Father's passing    He was a wonderful   man and a true beach lover/ fisherman.   We met him many years ago when they first came to Marco to discover our special way of life . We  helped him purchase his first condominium at Marco Vista.    We would see him fishing on South Beach after they moved to the Sandpiper and always enjoyed chatting about the catch of the day!   A kind soul with a great sense of humor.   Marco will miss him.
Our deepest sympathy is with you and family at this time of great loss.
Kris Bareis and Jeff Gilman    /  Marco Island

Jane and I always enjoyed talking to Cal when he was fishing and some of our senior children old ask his advise on how to fish off the shore.
My father was in the Eruopean action in WII and was in the army action to cross the Remagen Bridge in the war.  We talked about their experience and how tow young soldiers experienced WW2.
I have played tennis with a better Cal and with a fun double's and miss seeing him in the elevator recently.
He was surely a delight to the Sandpiper.

Dr Nick Mastracchio     

Sorry for your loss.  Calvin"s close friend over the years, George J. Menoutes, who passed away on May 3rd, 2023, often spoke of his friendship with Cal. They both graduated from Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy, and had so much in common. George told me so much about Cal that I thought I also knew him.   May their memories be eternal.   ------John Mandelaris

Calvin was my mentor during Pharmacy School Internship and then my boss for 13 years at East Side Pharmacy and Wood's Drugs.  I learned so much about Pharmacy, Business, and Life from him.  May his Memory Be Eternal.

I remember growing up at the Sandpiper, going to the beach everyday and seeing Cal. He was always there like the sunrise, fishing pole in hand and a warm smile. Each day he would bring me a cold soda after lunch. We would compete for the best tan, he always won.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nancy.

Sonja Czuzak-Ciriello & Toni Czuzak 

Jim & Diane Lopez
Found this wonderful picture of Cal & Dolores, Lynn & Toni, and Joan & Gordon, Jim & Diane,  Frank or Elise were probably taking the picture. ! We were so young , looking great!! We had so many wonderful times with your Mother & Father.  Beach times were always an event , always a big group . Cal would be holding court !!
Sundays Cal would put up the canopy- we knew Dolores would be on the beach!   Great parties at the Sandpiper's social room !
We were privileged to know both Cal & Dolores.  
Our deepest sympathy to Nancy, George, Eddie, Betsy and the family.
 
God Bless,
Jim & Diane

I have very fond memories of Cal and playing tennis with him at the Y.  He was so proud of his WW  participation, how fitting he passed away on Memorial Day.  A final salute.   Betty Neville 

Who doesn't remember scenes like this.  When my grandchildren were very young Cal would give them his 'catch' for a proud photo op.  They talk about those memories to this day.  
And we all know he was a great dancer!
May God keep you in His graces, Cal.

We are owners at Sandpiper in Marco Island for 10 years.  From the beginning of our time there we loved seeing Cal on the beach with his fishing poles.  He was a fixture at the Sandpiper.  It was nice to come down and see his familiar face. 

I was lucky enough to be at Sandpiper for a Veterans Day celebration and hear Cal tell us about his service to our country!  So thankful for great men like him.  It was an honor to know him.

Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Sincerely, Libbie and Dean Penman - Unit 1201

Cal was such a kind man and we loved seeing him fishing on the beach and enjoying his retirement. 

My family sends our deepest condolences.

- The Genovesi Family 

Cal loved Sandpiper Socials especially the menu. Several years ago we had a Baseball Opening Day Party and Cal asked my wife what she was serving, she said hot dogs, he asked how she was cooking them, she said boiling, he said they are better grilled, she said OK you grill them.
The day of the party Cal picked up 64 hot dogs and went to the grills. After about 10 minutes Cindy told me to check on Cal. I went to the grills and asked how he was doing, he was adjusting temperature and turning hot dogs and without looking up he said "I should have kept my trap shut." The hot dogs were perfectly done all 64.
RIP Cal, it was our pleasure to have know you.

Wayne and Cindy Wheeler

Cal will be sorely missed by, not only his Sandpiper friends, but also our extended families. All of the Wheeler children and many of our grandchildren fondly  remember “Fisherman” Cal. The beach will just not be the same without him there. 
Cal is the reason we have the very popular bookcase in our social room. When he found it more and more difficult to bend down to get books from under the tv, he said “We need a bookcase!” I found one at a consignment shop and Cal gave the $50 needed to buy it!

I have been an owner at the Sandpiper only since 2020 and so I have had the pleasure of seeing Cal more than a handful of times.   What a wonderful presence he was, enjoying life until the very end.  My sincere condolences to the Lazar family, he will be missed.  
Maria Breger - SP 1504

Veterans Day 2023 Sandpiper Condo.
Our most sincere condolences to Cal’s family. He was a icon and will be greatly missed in the Sandpiper community.
Love and prayers to the Lazar family.

Vern and Joan Berggren
Sandpiper

I feel as though I have not only lost a friend but a good fishing buddy. For 20 years we fished on the beach in front of the Sandpiper . Cal was a good fisherman and always outfished me. He regaled me with stories of the battle of the bulge …sometimes telling me the same story over and over but I never tired of hearing them. He was a war hero who survived many life threatening  encounters with the enemy. He lived a full life and was  so very proud of his family. I will miss him.      John Walker 

OBITUARY

Calvin S. Lazar

October 10, 1925 – May 29, 2023

Brown Funeral Home

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