Anthony R. Calabrese

Born in Detroit to the late Eugene and Margaret Calabrese, Anthony was a devoted family man and loved making them laugh more than anything. A musician for 30 years in local cover bands, Anthony was a talented base player. Anthony served proudly as an officer in the Elks Club and worked hard his whole life. When he was at home, Anthony was a jokester. Gifted with a great natural sense of humor, Anthony brought laughter to every event. As the kids were growing up, Anthony was a leader in their various clubs like Cub Scouts or cheering them on on the sidelines at any sporting event. He had a great appreciation for good food. Some of the best quality time he and his wife Christine had was trying out different restaurants and steak houses in the area. On any given day, Anthony’s Jaguar would be parked in the front driveway and he could tell you about his favorite luxury cars for hours. He had a big heart for his family, a larger than life personality, and put others before himself without a second thought. Anthony was the first to help someone in need before they even had to think or ask for help themselves. Of the ways Anthony gave to his community in his life, his family remembers most the way he shared his love for his family, his friends, and his love of music. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Anthony will be missed dearly.

Beloved husband of Christine Calabrese for 28 years. Loving father of Andrew (fiancé Crystal) Calabrese and Kyle (Eric) Calabrese. Cherished grandfather of Madison. Dear brother of Theresa Calabrese, Valerie (Michael) Powell, Joseph Calabrese, and the late Eugene Calabrese. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Also survived by his cats Sunny, Lucy, Luna, and the late Sampson and Simba.

Visitation Thursday, October 19th from 2pm until 8pm with a Rosary at 7pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Road, in Warren. Anthony will lie in state at 9:30am until time of Funeral Mass at 10am Friday, October 20th at Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48205.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ahpwarren.com for the Calabrese family.