Theodore Califano

Theodore “Ted” Califano, 86, of St. Paul Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.

Born in Amsterdam on November 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary Dattoli Califano.

Ted received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.

Ted was an honorably discharged United States Army Veteran.

He retired from Carpenters Local 291 out of Albany, NY.

Ted was predeceased by his wife, Sheila A. Gohl Califano on September 12, 2020 and a sister, Loretta DiZillo.

Ted is survived by two sons, Donald Califano (Judy) of Albany, NY and David Califano (Autumn) of Lake Charlston, FL; two daughters, Ann Milewski (John ) of Baldwinsville, NY and Jean Califano of Amsterdam, NY. Five grandchildren, two nephews and one niece also survive Ted..

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010, and where a calling hour will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00.

Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Amsterdam.

Mn lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Ted’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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