Obituary of Renato Calisi

Renato "Ray" Calisi, 62, of Hartsdale, NY formerly from the Bronx, died on Saturday, August 8th 2020 at Northern Westchester Hospital after a year and a half battle with ALS. 

Ray was born on November 14, 1957 in Ponza, Italy to the late Silverio and Laura Calisi.

He immigrated to New York at the age of 10.

He was a graduate of St. John's University, the first in his family to graduate from college.

He was a lover of history and politics, an incredible DIY renovator, as well as Fox News and 90 Day Fiance fan

You could always find him either on the couch, at Home Depot, or outside with his family.  

Ray is the beloved husband of Donatella "Dona" and is the incredible father of Laura and Domenic. Ray is the brother of the late Maria Calisi and survived by Luciano and Genarro Calisi. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation hours will be at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY on Tuesday, August 11th from 4pm-9pm.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Sacred Heart ,10 Lawton Avenue, Hartsdale, NY on Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00am.

Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Mausoleum, 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, NY. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to https://fundraise.als.net/handlebars4hope

Or to The Hospital for Special Surgery -  ALS Research Fund:  Please contact the Calisi family directly if you wish to make a donation.