Mary Ann Calannio
May 18, 1934 - May 23, 2025
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Mary Ann Calannio
May 18, 1934 - May 23, 2025
Obituary
Mary Ann Calannio
Mary Ann Calannio passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 91.
Born on May 18, 1934, in Jamestown, New York, to Joseph and Mary Ditonto Destro. Mary Ann was proud of her Italian heritage. She married the love of her life Thomas J. Calannio in 1953.A devoted mother to Thomas, Cathy Marion, and Jeffrey Calannio, Mary Ann was known for her warmth, humor, and generosity. She hosted legendary family gatherings, made unforgettable Italian meals, and always put others before herself. After moving to California in 1987, she worked in retail and later at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, showing strength and independence well into her later years.
She loved Christmas, family visits, Italy, wearing turquoise, making pasta and meatballs, playing blackjack, and sharing stories about the “good old days.” Above all, she was a woman of deep faith who encouraged others with her kindness and strength. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside.
Her three children survive Mary Ann, Thomas Calannio, wife Linda and grandson Landon of Salinas, CA, Cathy Marion and husband Jesse of Houston TX, and Jeffrey Calannio, wife Kara and granddaughter Sienna of Laguna Niguel, CA. She also will be missed by many nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, her parents, Joseph and Mary Ditonto Destro, and her sister, Cynthia Underwood.
The memorial service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary in Laguna Hills, California, on Friday, June 6 https://www.oconnormortuary.com. A private celebration of life will be held this summer in Jamestown, New York. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: June 6, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Venue: O'Connor Mortuary
- Location: 25301 Alicia Parkway Laguna Hills, CA 92653 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (949) 581-4300
American Heart Association
- Website: https://www.heart.org/
10 responses to Mary Ann Calannio
Morgan Grany says:
June 5, 2025
Aunt Mary Ann will be so missed! My fondest memories were visiting her in California and staying with her as a teen. I looked up to her so much and her inspiring fashion sense ofcourse. RIP
Mary Ellen Weller says:
June 5, 2025
Mary Ann was beautiful inside and out. She was always smiling, and she was so fun to be around. We loved seeing her at family reunions. She will be missed.
Bill Loughrey says:
June 5, 2025
Mary Ann was such an awesome lady and cousin. One of the only immediate twins on our italian side. She was so charismatic and will be missed. But we know she is in a better place with Tom. RIP Mary Ann.
Jennie Marie Young says:
June 6, 2025
Cathy, Tommy, Jeffrey,
You might not remember me. Jennie Marie, Patty & Tony Buttafarro’s niece. Your mom was the best. Memories flood me. I remember the day your dad passed. Your mom and him were the billboard sign for 2 gorgeous people, totally devoted to each other. Love and prayers go out to all of you. My Aunt Patty always told me what good kids you were to your mom. God bless you all. Love Jennie Narie
Jeff says:
July 29, 2025
Thank you all for your kind words and love! She is greatly missed, but is so joyful being with the Lord!