Nora passed away peacefully at her home on March 2, 2016 at the age of 83. Her family and friends spent cherished time with her over the last week. Nora was born in Detroit, Michigan and has lived in Texas for many years. She was married to Vito A. Calianno on February 11, 1956. They were married for 38 years until Vito passed away on May 28, 1994.
Nora was a giving and caring person for the entirety of her life. She was the eldest of 9 children and cherished her extended family. Most recently Nora took care of her beloved Aunt Isabel Zipf whom she moved to Texas with. Nora retired from Ford Motor Company with over 30 years of service.
Nora enjoyed the arts and was an award winning Doll Artisan. She also was a talented painter, which she enjoyed later in life. Her artwork was even shown locally in various art shows. She loved classical music and it brought her comfort during her illness.
Nora is survived in life by her children Maria (Carl) Reinelt, Vito A. (Debbie) Calianno II, and Robert Calianno. She adored her grandchildren Vito Anthony Calianno III, Jessica Reinelt, Vincent Calianno and Andrea Calianno. Nora is also survived by her sisters Nancy, Beverly and Judy and brothers David and Reginald (Doc).
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Annette Calianno, her husband Vito A. Calianno, her sister Edith (Strobehn) Stanley, her brothers Fred Jr. and Gene Strobehn, her parents Edith (Osborn)Strobehn and Fred Strobehn, and her beloved aunt and uncle, Isabelle(Strobehn) and Ray Zipf.