Kenneth Calijone

Kenny was born in the Bronx, NY to Jerome R. Calijone and Catherine Gross on February 10, 1947. He went to school at Bergenfield High School in Bergenfield NJ. He married Maria Pardo on October 17, 1993 in Basking Ridge, NJ. He graduated from Trade School, and worked as a (HVAC Tester) for Sheet Metal Union Local 25 for over 30 years. He and his brother also owned a window replacement business in N.J. for many years. Kenny, a natural athlete all his life, loved sports, and was involved in Track and the Football teams in High School. He was also a member of Ski Clubs at Hunter Mountain, NY where he received numerous awards for slalom racing. In the summers, he was a very avid Tennis player and most recently enjoyed and became quite proficient in playing Golf in Naples Fl, with his wife and friends. Later in life Kenny also enjoyed cruising, the beach, pool and socializing at Happy Hours and fine dining available at the many restaurants in Naples Fl.

Kenny is preceded in death by Jerome and Catherine Calijone.

Kenny is survived by his sister Gayle and his twin brother Robert. Although Kenny and his wife Maria were never blessed with children, he and his wife have a total of 10 nieces and nephews, 36 great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great ones!

Visitation will be on Wednesday March 11th from 4-7pm at Hodges Funeral Home, 525 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 12 at 10 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 625 111th Ave N, Naples, FL 34108 with Father Tom officiating. Burial will follow at Naples Memorial Gardens.

Repast (lunch) immediately following the burial at The Club at the Dunes.

Kenny’s family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Avow Hospice, Dr. Steven Newman and his team and Florida Cancer Specialists, Dr. Michael Wang and his team, his caregivers, and special thanks to the Cayman friends who helped Kenny in his last days and his wife after his passing.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Naples chapter of the American Cancer Society and Avow Hospice.