Anthony Calabrese

Anthony Calabrese

Sadly, we lost two amazing and talented members of the culinary community, but like the masterpieces each created in their kitchens, both will now provide "the recipe for success" to future generations.

Executive Chef Anthony Calabrese passed away on April 6, 2020. He was known for his amazing culinary talents, as well as his enthusiastic smile and wonderful humor. Chef Anthony was recognized not only as the Executive Chef of Cantoro's Trattoria, but for his numerous appearances on local televison stations as well as the Cooking Channel that traveled to Cantoro's in Plymouth to film the chef in his kitchen as he shared his recipes and incredible pasta dishes. Through the planning of Cantoro's owners, John and Michael Fallone, the Anthony Calabrese Memorial Fund has been established at the Schoolcraft College Foundation to honor their friend and share his love of the art of cooking.

Matthew Berardi

Matthew Berardi

The faculty and students of the Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts Program were still mourning the loss of Chef Anthony, when they learned of the passing of rising culinary star Chef Matthew Berardi on November 19, 2020. Chef Matthew had also earned his degree from Schoolcraft College and was making an impact in local restaurants Black Rock, Stella's Trackside and Rocky's of Northville. Chef Matthew was well known for sharing his culinary passion by creating cultural dishes to delight his clients and guests. Chef's parents, Michael and Susan Berardi, took advantage of planning tools to establish and fund the Matthew D. Berardi Memorial Fund. The fund will provide assistance to second-year culinary students who will carry on the traditions and skills of this "rock star" of the culinary world.

The culinary impact of these two amazing chefs was enjoyed by countless individuals. Through charitable planning, their skills and passion will be shared with generations to come.

What impact would you like to make? Planned giving can make any dream a reality and it begins with a simple conversation. Please contact Dawn Dyer Magretta, CFRE at 734-462-4619 or dmagrett@schoolcraft.edu and let us help you get something cooking today!

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