She was born October 21, 1929 in Buffalo, N.Y. to Alfonso and Domenica Giangreco.
She is survived by her daughter Joette Calabrese Smith, son James Vincent Calabrese, son-in-law Perry E. Smith, grandsons Perry V. Smith, Peter A. Smith and Giuseppe L. Smith.
Mrs. Calabrese and her deceased husband, Vincent James Calabrese lived in Buffalo, New York. Upon retirement they moved to Derby, New York 24 years ago. They wintered in Fort Lauderdale followed by Ocean Ridge, Florida since 1972.
Her deceased siblings were Edwardo Giangreco, Gaetano Giangreco, Salvatore Giangreco, Giuseppe Giangreco and Mary Gugino.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, 160 Court Street, Buffalo NY 14202.