Mary E. (Calo) Sandy

Mary E. Sandy passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland, with her daughter by her side.

Mary was born in Youngstown, on November 23, 1936, the daughter of the late Philip and Angeline Leombruno Calo, she was a lifelong area resident.

Mary graduated from Struthers High School, Class of 1954, and attended Youngstown State University and in 1968 received her B.S.in elementary education, she went on to receive her M.S. at YSU in elementary principalship in 1980.

Mary began her teaching career in 1955, with the Diocese of Youngstown teaching grades 1 -8 until 1973, and spent 17 years there. She then started her elementary teaching in the Youngstown City Schools for 28 years. She spent 24 years teaching special education, including teaching students who spoke little to no English. During her time spent teaching, she worked with a very diverse group of children.

Mary was the recipient of many honors and awards during her professional career and was a member of several organizations. She was a member of the Ohio retired teacher association, Delta Kappa Gamma- Beta Pi and National Education association.

She continued working in the school system until her retirement in 2001, then took on the roll as interim administrative assistant and substitute principal until 2012. Mary continued to work part-time at several local businesses in the area.

She volunteered as a CCD teacher in the catholic schools and was a former hospice volunteer; she was an adult leader for CISV Children’s International Summer Village, traveling abroad for two summers. And volunteered at the Scared Heart Retreat House.

Mary enjoyed playing cards with her friends, loved to go shopping, to the casino with her daughter and friends. She was a member of St. Charles Church.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Elizabeth Sandy-Kremer of Columbus; her sister Angeline Henry; and her grandchildren, Billy Kremer and Taylor (Josh) Murphy. She also leaves her great -grandchildren Lexi, Karli, Luca and Molly; her sister-in-law Thelma Calo and many of her Leombruno cousins and many friends.

Mary’s nieces and nephews: Thomas and Joel Henry, Alicia Graves plus Teddy and Angelo Calo.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Therese Sandy-Neville; her brother Philip Calo; and sister, Rita Calo-Stroup.

Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday November 23, 2024, at St. Charles Church,

7345 Westview Dr. in Boardman, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Msgr. John Zuraw.

Mary gave the ultimate gift by donating to Lifebank.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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