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Suzanne Calderone - Class Of 1973 VIEW PROFILE

Suzanne Calderone

Suzanne Calderone, 61, of Bisbee, Arizona, passed away in Tucson on April 26, 2017. Suzie was born August 30, 1955 in Spring Valley, New York. She was raised in South Pasadena and attended art and photography classes during the evenings at Pasadena City College while still attending South Pasadena High School.

Upon graduation, Suzie was employed at the Los Angeles Times. After seven years of employment there, she was hired by the US Forest Service in California Hot Springs located in the High Sierras, as a forest firefighter. She eventually became a member of the elite Hot Shot unit. Suzanne studied continuously and became very knowledgeable and efficient in her outstanding career. While fighting a fierce fire, she sustained a leg injury, became incapable of running quickly, and retired from the US Forest Service. She was accepted as a Park Ranger Assistant at the Elk Preserve in northern California. Her daily responsibilities varied and she enjoyed the outdoor environment. Her position was a seasonal one; however, she was quickly employed as a supervisor.

Suzie's favorite hobbies were the arts and music. She composed beautiful classical piano melodies. She never had a music lesson but was blessed with the special gift. Her paintings were outstanding. Many were displayed in art galleries and were sold. She loved Southwestern gourmet dinners and became an extraordinary cook of the special recipes. An avid reader of nonfiction, she applied the knowledge obtained to her personal life.

Suzie set an excellent example of perseverance and hope to all cancer and other seriously ill patients. We shall all miss her, especially her family and many local and nationwide friends. Suzie is survived by her mother Lenore Ramroth and sister Patricia Calderone Houston (SPHS '70). She was preceded in death by her father Michael Calderone and her stepfather, Charles Ramroth.

Sierra Vista Herald, May 13, 2017





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