Calvin Roberts

Calvin Roberts passed away at home on Wednesday November 30, 2016 at the age of 86. Cal was born in Oxford, Alabama on March 27, 1930; he was one of ten children born to the late Oscar and Arbie (Reaves) Roberts. He grew up working with his family on the cotton farms of eastern Alabama and at the age of 17 he joined the Alabama National Guard. After a short stint in the National Guard he joined the United States Marine Corps were he proudly served his country and fought for democracy and the defense of South Korea. Cal was part of the 1st Marine Division and participated in several campaigns to liberate South Korea and was one of the “Chosin Few” having fought in the historic battle of the Chosin Reservoir where the Marines were greatly outnumbered by enemy forces. While home on leave the handsome young Staff Sergeant met a beautiful young girl named Alice Mae Pate, who would become his loving bride of 64-years. Not long after marrying, Cal moved his young family to East Rochester, NY where several of his brothers and sisters had relocated. While living in East Rochester Cal worked as a Stationary Engineer in the power plant of the Foster Armstrong Piano Company, or the “Piano Works”, as it was called. After leaving the piano works Cal went to work for Joyce Construction Company where he learned the plumbing trade. Cal loved the town and the people of East Rochester but the cold winters proved too much for a southern boy, so in March of 1970 he moved his family south to the small but growing town of Orlando, FL where he had job waiting for him at Westbrook Air Conditioning & Plumbing, where he continued to work until his retirement in 1996. Cal was a dedicated husband, a loving father, and the kind of friend a friend would want to have. He loved most his wife’s cooking and spending time with his family. In his younger years he was avid football fan and he loved rooting for the New York Giants and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Cal will be dearly missed by family and many friends. Cal is survived by his loving wife of 64-years, Alice, his daughters Shelia and husband Chuck Neil, Connie and husband Bud Larson, son’s Steve, Jim and wife Terri, Chris, Grandchildren David and wife Aurora, Melyssa, Michelle and husband Jovany, Lindsey, Matthew, and Great Grandchildren, Cheyenne, Savannah, DJ, Braden, Piper, Penelope, and Aiden.

Calvin Roberts

March 27, 1930 - November 30, 2016