The Rev. Nicholas J. Calabro, a beloved priest and former pastor of the St. Roch’s Church, died on Aug. 24. He was 73 years old.
A native of Greenwich, he was born Oct. 30, 1941 to Nicolas Sr. and Helena (nee Pugliese) Calabro.
The Rev. Calabro studied at St. Thomas Seminary College in Baltimore as well as St. Mary’s Seminary, also called Ferndale, in Norwalk. There, he received a Masters of Divinity.
The Rev. Calabro was ordained to the priesthood in Dec. 17, 1966 at St. Mary’s Church in Stamford. He served as the parochial vicar of St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport, Sacred Heart Parish in Stamford, St. Teresa’s Parish in Trumbull, St. Patrick’s Parish in Bridgeport, St. Mary Parish in Bethel, Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Wilton, Christ the King Parish in Trumbull and St. Roch’s Parish in Greenwich.
The Rev. Calabro also served as a faculty member and spiritual director of Central Catholic High School in Norwalk.
He is fondly remembered as a compassionate priest, a good listener, and a comfort to the many parishioners he served.
The Rev. Calabro is survived by his loving brother, Gary, and his cherished uncle, John Calabro, and aunt, Mary Musca, as well as many cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday at St. Roch’s Church; interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich followed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Queen of the Clergy, 274 Strawberry Hill Rd., Stamford, CT 06902.
Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home of Greenwich, at 134 Hamilton Ave., conducted the arrangements. For more information or to offer an online condolence, visit www.coxeandgraziano.com.
