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Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso

Apr 17, 1944 - Jan 12, 2022

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Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso *******Due to inclement weather, Edmund's Funeral Mass has been CANCELLED for today********Funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow, Tuesday, January 18th at 11:00 AM *** Greece: Passed away January 12, 2022. Retired NYS Supreme Court Judge and Monroe Coun...

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Jan 16

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Sunday, January 16, 2022
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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
11:00 am

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Rochester, NY 14612

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Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso

April 17, 1944 - January 12, 2022

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- George Heuring
The Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso. Honorable is a title bestowed on Ed as a Surrogate and Supreme Court Judge. But Ed was always honorable: in the way he thought and treated others, friends and strangers alike. We met at St. John Fisher College and formed a deep lasting friendship. Actually, it was much more than just a friendship. At Fisher we studied hard and partied hard: Roncone’s for an occasional lunch, regular games of euchre and pool and pitchers of Genny at the Hotel Stephany. We had nick names: Ed was Camel. I was Mac and Tommy Way was Monk. Ed was from Aquinas, I was from McQuaid; High School rivals in the field and court. They say that opposites attract. Everyone was attracted to Ed. Ed continued to hone his skills on the court (basketball that is) together with his teammates Bill Bodenweber and Tom Trevett, while I ran the Booster Club and was the Editor of Jo Roffs – the Fisher Year Book. Ed was a Young Republican; I was a Young Democrat. We both ran for elected office: Ed was President of the Student Board of Governors, I was Vice President of the Senior Class. And yes, we were founding members of the Royal Canadian Order of the Blue Goose. But don’t let that tarnish our subsequent reputations. Ed’s parents “the Babe and the Hawk” (harmless nick names) drove us to Brooklyn, where we were roommates at St. John’s University. Ed studied for his law degree; I worked on my MBA. In our apartment on Joralemon Street we stacked Rheingold Cans to the ceiling and took turns cooking, Ed using his family’s recipes, spiced up with extra red hot sauce. As roommates we were like the Odd Couple: Felix and Oscar. You can guess who was which. Once again, we studied hard and played hard, celebrating both St. Patrick’s and Columbus Day, the Macy Thanksgiving Parade, Fourth of July and New Years at Time Square. Ed was the best man in my wedding and subsequently the attorney for my divorce. But life goes on. Ed and I both later met and again married: amazing women, Joanne for Ed and Carol for me. Ed went on dedicating his life to a distinguished career in the legal field. Serving as both Surrogate and Supreme Court Judge. Ed told me that one of the things he liked best about his role in Surrogate Court was bringing families together in guardianships and adoptions. Ed also Volunteered with the Knights of Columbus and other many organizations while I volunteered with Special Olympics. Ed made friends wherever he went and with whoever met. Carrying on Ed’s legacy and family tradition recipes, you can order a Calvaruso at Mr. Dominic’s. Before it closed, the 2 Vine restaurant similarly had a menu item named in honor of Ed. Ed has had a good life. He has truly made a real difference. I cannot imagine life without my wife and soulmate, Carol. And I cannot imagine the loss Joanne must feel. My heartfelt sympathy to Joanne and Ed’s family. Ed will live on in my heart and soul. He truly was an honorable man. - David McEneany
The Honorable Edmund A. Calvaruso. Honorable is a title bestowed on Ed as a Surrogate and Supreme Court Judge. But Ed was always honorable: in the way he thought and treated others, friends and strangers alike. We met at St. John Fisher College and formed a deep lasting friendship. Actually, it was much more than just a friendship. At Fisher we studied hard and partied hard: Roncone’s for an occasional lunch, regular games of euchre and pool and pitchers of Genny at the Hotel Stephany. We had nick names: Ed was Camel. I was Mac and Tommy Way was Monk. Ed was from Aquinas, I was from McQuaid; High School rivals in the field and court. They say that opposites attract. Everyone was attracted to Ed. Ed continued to hone his skills on the court (basketball that is) together with his teammates Bill Bodenweber and Tom Trevett, while I ran the Booster Club and was the Editor of Jo Roffs – the Fisher Year Book. Ed was a Young Republican; I was a Young Democrat. We both ran for elected office: Ed was President of the Student Board of Governors, I was Vice President of the Senior Class. And yes, we were founding members of the Royal Canadian Order of the Blue Goose. But don’t let that tarnish our subsequent reputations. Ed’s parents “the Babe and the Hawk” (harmless nick names) drove us to Brooklyn, where we were roommates at St. John’s University. Ed studied for his law degree; I worked on my MBA. In our apartment on Joralemon Street we stacked Rheingold Cans to the ceiling and took turns cooking, Ed using his family’s recipes, spiced up with extra red hot sauce. As roommates we were like the Odd Couple: Felix and Oscar. You can guess who was which. Once again, we studied hard and played hard, celebrating both St. Patrick’s and Columbus Day, the Macy Thanksgiving Parade, Fourth of July and New Years at Time Square. Ed was the best man in my wedding and subsequently the attorney for my divorce. But life goes on. Ed and I both later met and again married: amazing women, Joanne for Ed and Carol for me. Ed went on dedicating his life to a distinguished career in the legal field. Serving as both Surrogate and Supreme Court Judge. Ed told me that one of the things he liked best about his role in Surrogate Court was bringing families together in guardianships and adoptions. Ed also Volunteered with the Knights of Columbus and other many organizations while I volunteered with Special Olympics. Ed made friends wherever he went and with whoever met. Carrying on Ed’s legacy and family tradition recipes, you can order a Calvaruso at Mr. Dominic’s. Before it closed, the 2 Vine restaurant similarly had a menu item named in honor of Ed. Ed has had a good life. He has truly made a real difference. I cannot imagine life without my wife and soulmate, Carol. And I cannot imagine the loss Joanne must feel. My heartfelt sympathy to Joanne and Ed’s family. Ed will live on in my heart and soul. He truly was an honorable man. - David McEneany
- Fred Amato
- Fred Amato
- Joseph D. Valentino
God Bless our Aquinas Brother. Ed was a Member of the Aquinas Hall of Fame. - Aquinas Alumni Office
- David McEneany
- Matt Wheeler

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