Deanna Calandrillo of New Port Richey, Florida passed away on January 2, 2026 at the age of 86.  Deana was born in Revere, Massachusetts on February 24, 1939 to Peter DiStasio and Ann Lizzo of Revere, Massachusetts.

Her father Peter DiSasio was a veteran of World War II, and was killed in action.

Her mother Ann was remarried to William Seydak of Watertown, Massachusetts, where Deanna lived with her parents as a child.

Deanna attended Rosary Academy High School in Watertown, Massachusetts.

Upon graduation she was accepted into The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, New York.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr. James Calandrillo of New Port Richey, Florida.  He and Deanna spent a majority of their life in Hudson, Massachusetts, and later in Florida.

She is predeceased by her son Matthew Giglio Calandrillo, her mother Ann Seydak, her step-father, William Seydak, her Aunt Olympia Carbone, and numerous other uncles and aunts.

She is survived by sons: Adam Calandrillo and spouse Jacklyn Colgan of Land O’Lakes Florida, Jared Calandrillo and spouse Laura Wilson of Marlborough, Massachusetts, son, Mark Giglio and spouse Steven Sweet of Auburn, Massachusetts, son Chris Giglio and spouse Lisa of Hubbardston, Massachusetts.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Marigold Calandrillo, Amanda Giglio, Matthew Giglio, Douglas Nading, Savannah Sweet Giglio, and Maynard Giglio.

Deanna led a true Piscean life, raising a large family, enjoying many beautiful and precious performance years on stage in community and professional musical theater jointly with her husband Jim.

Deanna played numerous leading theatrical roles in musical theater – twice playing Mama Rose in the musical, “Gypsy,” twice playing Blood Mary in “South Pacific,” playing Mother Abyss in “The Sound of Music,” twice playing Golda in “Fiddler on The Roof,” Miss Hannigan in “Annie,” and most recently Madame Thernadier, The inn Keeper’s wife opposite her husband as The Inn Keeper in “Les Miz.”

Deanna had a compelling coloratura soprano voice, and appeared in many community theater productions throughout Massachusetts, Marlborough and Hudson mostly.

She directed many high school short plays at Hudson High School in conjunction with friends Paul and Lynne Johnson’s competitive play series.

Deanna worked extensively with the metro-west and now Cape Cod director, friend Donna Wresinski in numerous theater productions.

Deanna also created a business called “Parrots Without Partners,” in order to rescue and raise exotic birds.

She worked as a vet tech for Dr. Sager of Acton, Massachusetts.

Deanna said that her proudest achievement were her sons and their families.