Calvino, Paolo (1846-1931)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1931 Sep 9 p. 3

Birth date: 1846 Mar 7

text of obituary:

A PATRIARCH AMONG GOD'S CHILDREN GONE TO HIS REWARD.

Several reports of the death of the aged man of God, Pastor Paolo Calvino have been received. It was my highly prized privilege to meet this saintly man in his own home in Lugano, Switzerland. For many years he was the pastor among the Waldensian ministers of Italy and Switzerland. In his presence one felt something of the spirit of heavenly spheres. In this saintly patriarch was projected the character type of the faithful son of God of all times. One could have wished that he might have remained among us for many years more, and to have witnessed the finding agin of each other of the old-Evangelical groups, Waldensians, Mennonites, Doopgezinde etc., in Italy, Switzerland, Holland and Germany for which he had so great a longing. Now, at the ripe age of 86 years he has been translated in to the joy of his Lord. His memory will be gratefully cherished. Below follow the death notices from the family, a card from our respected friend Fried. Egli, through whom the door was opened to us for entrance among the Waldensians, and a necrolog taken from the Basler Nachrichten, of Father Paolo Calvino. — H. P. Krehbiel.

Report of Death

(This report was printed in Italian and translated by Miss Mariam Penner, of Bethel College.)

There took place on the 18th of August the death of our dear husband and father, Paul Calvino, Waldensian pastor at the age of 86. The fuenral will take place in private form. it is requested that no flowers be sent nor than any visits be made.

Jesus said: "I am the resurrection and the life."

The family of Calvino of Cassarate,
Stabio and Corigliano Calsbro
Herman of Karlsruhe
Meister of Basilea.

Lugano, Switzerland,

Aug. 22, 1931.

Dear Brother Krehbiel:—

You will likely remember that at the time of your visit here at Lugano we met with Pastor Paolo Calino, and that he left with you as always with us an exceptional impress as a spiritually exalted noble man. His knowledge of church history down to the present time was extraordinary. We here owe to him the erection of the protestant church, which he made possible by his untiring efforts and thereby secured a firm foothold for our Church. — This dear man, I report with regret, has passed away from the effects of an operation. But he remains unforgettable to us. Under another wrapper you will receive a paper containing a necrolog which will interest you. Often have we recalled your welcome visit here. I wish to cordially thank you for sending me the "Herold". We always read it with careful attention. We too begin to feel something of the effects of old age, but are grateful to God that they are endurable.

With cordial greetings,

Friedr. Egli and Wife