Michael Joseph Calamari, Jr.

Michael Joseph Calamari, Jr., 86, of Sycamore Place, Plainville, Massachusetts, died at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of Eileen V. (Donovan) Calamari to whom he was married for 62 cherished years. Born in New York City, New York on May 11, 1927, he was raised and educated in New York City and resided in Manhasset Hills, Long Island, New York from 1965 until moving to Plainville, Massachusetts in 2006. Mr. Calamari proudly served in the United States Army during the World War II era. Mr. Calamari was the founder, owner and operator of Crescent Cutters, Inc., an independent film company, where Mr. Calamari served as film editor for more than 45 years and was the multiple time recipient of the CLEO Award. He was a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Since moving to Plainville, Mr. Calamari was a communicant of St. Martha Parish. Endlessly dedicated to his profession, he was equally devoted to his beloved and cherished family. In addition to his wife of 62 years, he leaves three children: Suzanne Saville of Plainville; Michael J. Calamari III of East Rockaway, Long Island, New York and Matthew F. Calamari of Glen Head, Long Island, New York; seven grandchildren; and several extended family members and dear friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with Veteran's Honors on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the nationally historic "Colonel Obed Robinson Home", 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Those in need of a local ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral with Veteran's Honors on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 9:15 AM from the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the nationally historic "Colonel Obed Robinson Home", 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Martha Roman Catholic Church, South Street - Route 1A, Plainville with the Rev. William Lohan, officiating. Entombment with military honors will follow Swan Point Cemetery Redwood Mausoleum, Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island. Children's room available during visitation and while the funeral cortege is being organized. Following cemetery services an invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. For additional information or to send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA 02760. (508) 695-0200.