Albert W. “Buddy” Caliendo, age 86, originally of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Lorraine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017.  He was born on April 23, 1931 to Edward and Florence Caliendo.

No one had a stronger work ethic; though he held many jobs over the course the course of his lifetime, his 30 years as a Deputy Sheriff of Fairfield County gave him the greatest pride and gratification.  He was deeply proud of his Irish-Italian heritage, and devoted to his large extended family and many friends.  He is survived by his two sisters, his daughter and son-in-law and one granddaughter, who was truly the light of his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 70 Gulf St., Milford, CT. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Rd., Trumbull, CT. Friends and family are invited to call on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT.