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Genaro Calendrillo Obituary

Genaro J. Calendrillo
World War II P-51 Pilot

Genaro J. Calendrillo, 97, of Bechtelsville, PA passed away Saturday, June 2nd, at his residence. . 

Genaro was born in Lodi, NJ on July 20, 1920, a son of the late Rosa (Luciano) and Frank Calendrillo.

The husband of Else (Schwarz) Calendrillo, who survives him, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force as a Captain in WW II. Piloting P51 Mustangs in the European theatre.

He worked as a production manager for 20 years and was the Mayor of Lodi, New Jersey from 1946-1956 .

In addition to his wife, Else, Genaro is survived by two daughters, Rosa, wife of Richie Luggiero, of New Jersey, and Cathy Calendrillo.. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchild He was predeceased by his son, Frank Calendrillo

Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, PA. 

Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and Condolences at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com.

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