Jack Caldwell

Ocean Pines

Jack Edward Caldwell, 88, of Ocean Pines, died peacefully at home on November 29. Jack, also known as Graham to many of his friends, was born in York County, PA, son of the late Louis and Alice Caldwell. Jack moved to Baltimore as a child. It was there he met the love of his life, Carol Caldwell (Klaburner). The two attended the same elementary school a few years apart, with Jack attending Baltimore Polytechnic High School and Carol attending Eastern High School. Jack went on to study engineering at University of Maryland College Park, where he was a part of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He proposed to Carol during this time, leading to a 62-year loving marriage.

Jack worked in sales for Otis Elevator Company for more than 40 years. His local office

in New Jersey closed in 1996, allowing him to move to Ocean Pines to continue work, and then to retire. After retirement, he worked many part-time jobs, including an announcer on NPR, as a substitute teacher and as an actor. He appeared as an extra in more than two dozen films and television shows. He was also involved in Radio Airwaves, community theater and the Ocean Pines Tennis Club. He sang in the choir at the Community Church of Ocean Pines, where he was a member. He had a great sense of humor and a deep voice that everyone knew so well. The Caldwells loved to go dancing together, travelling and serving the community and just being around each other.

Jack is survived by his two daughters, Suzanne Gentile (husband Rick) of Jacksonville,

Florida, and Robin Caldwell of Ocean Pines, his son Gregory Caldwell (wife JoLana) of

Willards, his sister Patricia Rubenstein of Salisbury, nine grandchildren, two great-

grandchildren, various nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Dolly. His daughter, Pamela Mafera, passed away in 2015.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Community Church at Ocean Pines, 11227 Racetrack Road in Berlin. Friends may call an hour before the service. Burial will be in the Garden of the Pines Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Church at Ocean Pines Choir, 11227 Racetrack Road, Berlin, Md. 21811.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.