Lieselotta “Lea” Callaro
March 5, 1926 - December 13, 2011
Age 85, of Janes Ave., Silver Lake, died December 13, 2011 at the home of her daughter at Silver Lake under the loving care of her family and hospice.
She was born March 5, 1926 in Frankfurt, Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Emilie Bernjus Meininger. She owned and operated the Silver Springs Dairy Bar in Silver Springs, NY for 28 years prior to her retirement in 2006. She was a member of St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Mary’s Church site in Silver Springs and was an avid supporter of veterans organizations and the ASPCA. She enjoyed working hard, spending time with her family, traveling and animals. Lea will be sadly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dennis Richard O’Brien who died in 1959; her son, Harold O’Brien; her daughter, Carol Salamone her grandson, Michael Salamone III and her brother, Karl Meininger.
Surviving are her children, Robert (Shari) O’Brien of Henrietta, Lorraine Akin of Silver Lake, Deborah O’Brien of Perry, Linda (Robert) McMurtry of Silver Lake, Denise (Ken) Carney of Macon, NC, David (Sarah) O’Brien of Raleigh, NC, Donald Callaro of Silver Springs, Steven Callaro of Castile; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law, Ingrid Meininger of Frankfurt, Germany; her nephews, Klaus and Kristoph Meininger of Frankfurt, Germany.
Friends may call Friday 4 – 9 PM at Harmon-Watson Funeral Home, 35 N. Main St., Castile. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11 AM at St. Isidore’s Parish, St. Mary’s Church Site, Silver Springs. Private burial will be held at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery, Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 101 John J. Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228 or Batavia Veterans Administration Medical Center, 222 Richmond Ave., Batavia, NY 14020.
Important Dates
December 16, 2011 : Calling Hours for Lieselotta “Lea” Callaro - 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
December 17, 2011 : Mass of Christian Burial for Lieselotta “Lea” Callaro at St. Mary’s Church, Silver Springs - 11:00 AM - At St. Isidore's Parish, St. Mary's Church Site, Silver Springs
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Dec 20.11 from Aileen Myers-Maloney:
Linda, Debbie, Kelly, Colin and Jordan - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. She was a great lady, and I know that she'll not be forgotten as she looks down from above.
Dec 20.11 from Jean (Lowden) Sullivan:
Thinking of you at this sad time and hoping the memories you have keep her close to your hearts forever.
Dec 19.11 from James Gardner and Family:
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. May the days ahead get a little easier.
Dec 18.11 from Joyce Cali:
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear of "Momma's" passing. She was a lovely lady and and made a great breakfast! In the past years we have thought about her and the restaurant many times.
Our sympathy to you all.
Sincerely,
Joyce Cali and Family
Dec 17.11 from Barb Burke:
To Linda, Debbie and all of Lea's loving family, please accept our deepest sympathy. When I heard the news today, I could actually feel my heart ache. Your mom was a true heroine: courageous and resilient in the face of terrible tragedies and loss throughout her life; a unique person who could find a way to relate to everyone. Always fun-loving, hard working and beautiful (inside and out), she set an example and standard few people can match. My parents adored her, and admired her fortitude and energy; I'll always remember her as a very pretty lady with a ready smile and that very special sparkle. We are so very sorry for your profound loss. Her devotion and love of her family is present in you and she has left an amazing legacy that many treasure and deeply admire. Please know that we send our love and prayers. How privileged we were to have known her.
Dec 17.11 from Diane Wheeler Vosburg:
My deepest sympathy goes to your family. She was a wonderful lady and I am glad I got to know her through Bob...So sorry for your loss. Now she is an angel in Heaven 
Love Diane
Dec 17.11 from Sharon Ann Keaton:
Debbie,Sorry didn't get up to Castile,but wanted to send my condolence to you and the family,I know it is a rough time on all.She was a wonderful Mother and loved her family so very much,You all are in my thoughts and prayers..
Dec 17.11 from Jane & Roger Stephens:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful loving giving person who will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Dec 16.11 from Cassandra (Grasby) Reding:
I have very fond memories of going to the Dairy Bar with Lea's granddaughter Lisa and also eating there with my family. She was a wonderful person who loved her family deeply. My thoughts are with you.
Dec 16.11 from Randy & Angie Keaton:
To all the families of "Lea" our heart is saddened by the loss of Lea..She was a wonderful person to all who knew her,Loved her family with all her heart,She will be greatly missed,May the peace which comes from your memories of the love you shared,comfort you now and days ahead,In our thoughts and prayers.
Dec 16.11 from Bruce& Rita Bergstrom:
My eyes filled with tears as I heard. Lea will always be in my thoughts as see was always there with a smile to greet you at the door of the Dairy Bar. My thoughts are with you all.
Dec 15.11 from Jackie Lucas:
To all of "Ma's" family...My thoughts are with all of you. Ma was the most gentle women I have ever met. Many years together sitting in the Bills stadium, warm Sundays, cold Sundays, bitter Sundays...She always had that smile! Headsets and all!!! Rest in peace Ma...You will be missed more than ever.
Dec 15.11 from Roger Stephens Jr.:
Lea was an integral part of growing up on Whiton Ave. Onion chips, cherry cokes and pinball were just a few minutes away. Later, while stationed in Germany Lea and your family welcomed me in Frankfurt during Christmas holidays. Seeing people from home really lifted my spirits. I'll never forget it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dec 15.11 from Kevin Chasey:
I was so saddened to hear this news. Mom sent me a text msg. on my way to work. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I will very much miss your Mom who was a very big part of both my childhood and later when she would let me wash the dishes for an afterron at the Dairy Bar when I was visiting WNY.
Dec 14.11 from Steve & Deanna Cline:
Lea was a great person and will be sadly missed. Everyone who knew her will always be blessed with her memories. Our thoughts are with you all.