Bruce Anthony Calderone, age 66, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at his home in Mobile, AL. He was born May 10, 1953 in Chicago Heights, IL. to Sam Calderone and Mary Pisterzi Calderone who preceded him in death.
Bruce moved to Mobile at the age of 18 on a baseball scholarship to the University of South Alabama where he played for the legendary Eddie Stanky. His friends and teammates will remember him as a smooth fielding first baseman. He earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation Bruce began working in car sales, moving up to sales manager for most of his career.
Bruce was an active alumnus, supporter and fan of Jaguar Sports. He will be remembered as a wise cracking jokester, outstanding first baseman, loving "Daddy" and proud "Grampa".
Bruce is survived by his sister Jolene Calderone Popp, daughter Lauren (Waylon) Moody, sons; Sam (Sommer) Calderone and John (Brandi) Calderone, loving grandchildren John Moody, Emmy Moody, Sawyer Calderone, Slayton Calderone, Stella Calderone and Carter Calderone. He also leaves behind his dear companion Lydia Bush.
A visitation for Bruce will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Radney Funeral Home-Mobile, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36606. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 785 Carson Rd, Leroy, Alabama 36548.
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