Sharon Catherine Calandro
Sharon Catherine (O’Brien) Calandro, 86, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2026. During her final years, the burden of dementia weighed heavily.
Sharon and her husband Nick married the love of their lives when they were wed on June 13, 1964. She is survived by her husband and the four children born of their love: Lisa Maria Calandro (Tim), Ann Marie Padberg, Mark Nicholas Calandro (Katie), and Daniel Nicholas Calandro. Sharon enjoyed and deeply cherished her grandchildren: Hannah and Sam Calandro, Sasha and Molly Padberg.
Sharon embraced life and tradition. She loved people. Family and friends were the center of her world; she was a devoted neighbor and parishioner. Sharon dedicated 13 years to teaching elementary classes in the St. Louis Archdiocesan school system. Interacting with and instructing young children brought her much joy and fulfillment. Throughout her life, Sharon valued her long and caring relationship with the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet.
Sharon was the daughter of the late William and Arline O’Brien, and the beloved sister of Arline Eyermann, Mary Ann Rea, and the late Wiliam (Bill) O’Brien. Beloved sister-in-law, cousin and aunt. Sharon touched many lives. She will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are appreciated to Srs. of St. Joseph of Carondelet: 6400 Minnesota Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111.
Services: Visitation and Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at St. Joan of Arc Church, 5821 Pernod, St. Louis, MO 63139 from 10:00 am-11:00 am with the Mass to follow at 11:00 am.
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Patti Daniels says
September 10, 2026 at 7:26 amSo sorry to hear this. Sharon was always so much fun to be around. My thoughts & prayers are with all of her family and friends. May she rest easy in heaven after her long physical and mental challenge.
Brad Safron says
September 9, 2026 at 8:26 pmWhen they came up with the saying..”big things come in small packages” they surely were talking about my aunt Sha! Sha watched my brother and I when we were little..she was so much fun. When I got older, I always looked forward to receiving a birthday card from Sha.. They were always accompanied by a personalized note and pictures from the last party.
I’d give anything to have one more slice of her awesome chocolate cake she used to make. Thank you Nick for taking such good care of her these last several years… Sha , I can’t wait to meet up with u again! RIP
Barbie Kline says
September 9, 2026 at 10:01 amA great friend for many years. She will be truly missed by all. Rest in peace sweetie❣️
Hannah says
September 9, 2026 at 7:08 amThe best grandma <3