John D. Calandra

John D. Calandra (August 8, 1928 — January 20, 1986) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

He was born on August 8, 1928. He attended St. Philip Neri Grammar School, Immaculate High School, and St. Bonaventure University. He graduated from St. John's Law School. He was an Assistant United States Attorney. He was Chairman of the Republican Party in the Bronx. He married Jo Ann Trentacosta, and they had two children.

He ran for the New York State Senate in 1962 and 1964, but was defeated both times by Democrat Joseph E. Marine. In November 1965, after re-apportionment, he was elected, and then re-elected several times. He was a member of the State Senate from 1966 until his death in 1986, sitting in the 176th, 177th, 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th and 186th New York State Legislatures. In 1967, he ran for District Attorney of Bronx County, but was defeated by the incumbent Democrat Isidore Dollinger. In the New York State Senate, Calandra rose to the position of Majority Whip.