Irving S. "Ernie" Calderon, 90, of Carmel passed away September 30, 2012. A lifelong resident, he was born on March 18, 1922 to Sam and Fina Calderon.
Ernie was a loving family man; devoted to his friends, business and most of all to his cherished family.
He proudly served his country during WWII in the Air Force. He was the co-owner of Calderon Brothers Vending. Ernie was a member of the Jewish Community Center, 50 year member of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, life member and past president of Etz Chaim Sephardic Congregation, past honoree and active member with Israeli Bonds, member of Broadmoor Country Club, an active volunteer with the Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, member of Monument Masonic Lodge, active in National Automatic Merchandising Association Vending, and member of the Columbia Club.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty; children, Steve (Marlene) Calderon, Howard (Lisa Oliver) Calderon, Carolyn (Robert) Calderon-Jahn, and Fran (David) Calderon-Fields; grandchildren, Eric, Robbie, Gayle, Elizabeth, Andrea, Will, Ellyssa, Chelle, Bruce, Nicole, Andrea and Angela; great grandchild, Blake; and brother, Morris Calderon.
The Calderon family would like to thank the staff of Marquette Manor for their loving support.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 2 PM at the Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, 11411 N. Michigan Rd. Burial will follow in Congregation Beth-El Zedeck's North Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Etz Chaim Congregation, Lymphoma.org, or the donor's favorite charity.
The family will be sitting at Betty and Ernie's home on Thursday, October 4th after the services and Saturday, October 6th from 7 - 9 PM.
Friends and family may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting www.arnmortuary.com.