Jimmy  was a wonderful man. He cared so much about people, their well-being and good health! We were neighbors in Ironwood and when my husband was ill, Jimmy would come visit, cheer him up, they would talk football, and Frank always felt better because of his visit. Jimmy followed my grandson‘s football career, went to games, and always was so positive and encouraging. Always a friendly smile and  laugh, especially when we joked, there’s nothing a good bowl of pasta wouldn’t cure! Prayers of comfort to Linda, who made his world happy, according to him, and to his family. He will be missed.

My deepest condolences to Jimmy’s family and friends.  Deeply saddened.  I had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy many years ago through his beautiful mom, “Babe,” as she and my grandma, Flora Cianciosi Nogaro, were lifelong friends and paisans from the same town in Italy.  More importantly, they were members of the “Pandora Circle,” a group of Italian childhood friends, who gathered monthly for probably 70 plus years.

Jimmy was a terrific guy, who was always so upbeat and happy.  He and my dad, Nick, also go way back, and we had such a nice chat together last summer at Giancarlo’s Restaurant.
Please know that I’m thinking of you all at this sad time.  God bless Jimmy and may he rest in peace.

Warm Regards ❤️

I am so sorry for the family and also for all of us who knew Jim. He was such a great guy! He was my personal trainer here in FL for the last 3 years and I called him in early June to catch up. He sounded so upbeat so I am shocked at his passing. Knowing him has made all our lives a little bit better for knowing him.

Little did l know when you came to say good bye to my husband Sonny only eight month’s ago that three car show men would be gone . We were all jealous how much you did for your Linda and your friend’s, pretty soon you’ll have all your car friend’s with you hopefully one of you will wear your damn hearing aid’s . We were glad we had many great years we all shared. Rest in peace . My love to you and Linda🦋🦋Bernadette💝💝

I am so sorry to hear of this Jimmy was a very good man with a big heart 
This is a big loss 
It seemed so sudden 
Jimmy was my personal trainer for more than 15 years He helped me in so many ways with my physical fitness, with my golf game and helped me through recovery from shoulder surgery 
For the last 10 years I’ve sponsored my high school golf team when they traveled to Florida for practice and preparation for the golf season 
Jimmy was always there for me and volunteered his time to help the kids and teach them special exercises for golfers . He dedicated hours of his time and helped the kids and encouraged them and helped them
Improve as golfers and as young men in life 

Jimmy loved Buffalo and all their sports teams , especially Buffalo Bills
Jimmy played a lot of golf down here in Florida and had many friends 
He was a special person and he will be missed

OBITUARY

James A. Calandra

March 21, 1947 – July 23, 2026

Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home

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