It is with great sadness that the family of Reverend Kenneth J. Calder of Bay Ridge, N.Y announce his entrance into eternal rest on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was 91 years old.

Beloved son of the late Joseph Calder and Estelle Dolan of Richmond Hill, N.Y, Father Calder was born on August 13, 1931. Loving brother to the late Joseph Calder, Gerald Calder, and Eileen Sturges, Father Calder was a reserved, caring person with a strong devotion to God and the Catholic Church. He was ordained on May 28, 1960 at the age of 29 by the diocese of Brooklyn.

Father Calder served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the Parish of American Martyrs (Bayside). He also served as Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Our Lady of Angels (Brooklyn), Saints Joachim and Anne (Queens Village), Mary Queen of Heaven (Brooklyn), and Saint Patrick (Brooklyn).

Humble, gentle, kind, patient, comforting and soft spoken are just a few of the many words used to describe Father Calder's loving nature. He led a truly exemplary life as a missionary of the lord. After retiring as a priest of 63 years, he continued to counsel people due to his utmost dedication to the faithful parishioners of Our Lady of Angels.

Father Kenneth Calder is survived by his extended family at Our Lady of Angels and his many caring nieces and nephews who adored him. He was loved and will be immensely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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Visitation
Tuesday (7/25) 2 PM - 8 PM

Our Lady of Angels Church
7320 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11209


Funeral Mass
Wednesday (7/26) 11 AM (Click here for livestream)

Our Lady of Angels Church
7320 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11209


Cemetery
Cemetery of the Holy Rood
111 Old Country Road
Westbury, NY 11590