Mary Louise Caleca

Mary Louise Caleca, 64 went to be with her Lord Sunday August 20th in West Bloomfield surrounded by her family. Born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Thomas Phillip Caleca and Louise Elizabeth (Nickola) Caleca.  Mary graduated from St. John Vianney Catholic School and attended Mott Community College and University of Michigan, Flint.Mary's faith was a supremely integral part of her life and enjoyed sharing her deeply held beliefs to encourage others along their life's journey. To that end, she led weekly bible studies in her home and volunteered in many capacities in her local church and also abroad, helping to build churches in The Gambia.Born the second oldest of seven children, Mary was a natural at helping to raise children and excelled in the field of being a Professional Nanny for several families in Plymouth, MI and also Naples, FL.Mary loved entertaining and generously hosted holiday parties for her family and friends. Her passion for cooking and baking combined with her attention to detail left everyone feeling loved and catered to. Mary cherished being with her family and was always there to celebrate their successes. She will be remembered for her steadfast support and encouragement to all who knew her.Mary was preceded in death by her nephew Jeffrey J. Haisha Jr. and is survived by her siblings Pietro (Thess) Caleca, Rosina (Greg) Rorvik, James Caleca (Annmarie Mazzarese), Therese  (Vincent)  Blood, Thomasina Rizk (Michael Dandy), Valerie (Jeffrey) Haisha. Many nieces and nephews also survive.Gathering will be Saturday August 27th from 10 am until the time of her service at 12 noon at the Wessels  &  Wilk Funeral Home 23690 Woodward Avenue, Pleasant Ridge MI 48069.Family suggests donations to GKTW, Orlando, FL.http://www.givekidstheworld.orgGathering & Memorial Service:Wessels & Wilk Funeral Home23690 Woodward Ave Pleasant Ridge, Michigan 48069

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