Obituary of Richard A. Calabrese

Calabrese, Richard A. Esq. Rochester: Richard passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2014, surrounded by his adoring family. He is predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Rose Calabrese. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Marcia; children, Richard, Christopher, Michael, Amy, and Anthony; daughters in law, Stella Plutino Calabrese, Mary Stone and son in law, James Metcalfe; grandchildren, Giulia Calabrese, Martina Calabrese, Lucina Calabrese, Ian Metcalfe and Cal Metcalfe; brother, Robert Calabrese; sisters, Rosemary Cardoni and Betty Ann Smith and many other family members and close friends. Richard graduated from St. John Fisher College and Syracuse University College of Law. He was a founding partner in the law firm of Elliott, Stern and Calabrese and met his partners while in law school, where they all graduated in 1960. He practiced law in the Rochester community for more than 50 years until the day he passed. He also served as chairman of the board of First National Bank of Rochester in the 1970s, a bank that later merged with M&T Bank in 1998. Richard was a friend, advisor, and father figure to many people, from all walks of life. He embodied generosity in all he said and did and will be dearly missed. Friends are invited to meet the family FRIDAY 10:00am at ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH for his Memorial Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John Fisher College of the School of the Holy Childhood. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com. Arrangements Entrusted to PHILIP F. PROFETTA