Robert N. Calamari passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the age of 83. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Alice McGittigan Calamari. He was the loving father of Darlene C. Feilden (Jeff) and Sherrylyn C. Chatelain (Tommy). He was the grandfather of four: Stuart Feilden, Melinda F. Haas (Steven), Lisa C. Lambert (Glenn) , and Michelle M. Chatelain. He is also survived by three great-grand-daughters, Ella Feilden, Aubrey Haas, and Emory Lambert. Born and raised in New Orleans, the son of the late Peter and Antionette Calamari, he is preceded in death by his siblings Peter Jr., Mary Vandervordt, Paul, Francis Carroll, and Anna Rita Thompson. Robert graduated from Holy Cross High School and attended Loyola University before enlisting in the Air Force and serving during the Korean War, during which he married the love of his life, Alice. Long-time parishioner of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Metairie, Robert was an avid Tulane and Saints sports fan who enjoyed classic car restoration and painting. He retired from barbering at the age of 80 from Vincent’s Barber Shop in Metairie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 12:00pm. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:00am.
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