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Susan Callahan-Howe 1953 - 2021

Susan Callahan-Howe of California United States was born in 1953. She was in a relationship with Desi Arnaz Jr and they later separated. She had a child Julia Desiree Howe. Susan Callahan-Howe died at age 68 years old in 2021.

Susan Callahan-Howe

California United States

1953

United States

2021

California, United States

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Desi Arnaz Jr., the son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, became a father at the age of 15 when he had a daughter, Julia Arnaz, with model and child actor Susan Callahan-Howe, also age 15, in 1968. Julia's paternity was confirmed through a test in 1991. Julia, in turn, had a daughter named Desiree Susan Anzalone who was born in 1989 and who tragically passed away from breast cancer on September 27th, 2020, at the age of 31. She had battled the disease since the age of 25. Desiree was the great-granddaughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. For more insights into Susan's and Desi's daughter, Julia's, life and the loss of her daughter, you can read her interview at Lucille Ball’s Granddaughter Uses Family Legacy As a Platform To Honor Daughter’s Memory .
1953

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1953

Birthdate

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Ethnicity & Family History

Susan was Caucasian and was born of unknown parents in California.
Nationality & Locations

Susan was a US citizen - it is unknown where she was exactly born but it is known that she was born in the United States.
Early Life & Education

Susan and Desi Arnaz Jr began a relationship and conceived their daughter when they both were in high school. Desi Junior attended University High School in Los Angeles, California.
Military Service

There is no record of Susan's having been in the military
Professional Career

Susan was a model and was also involved in show business when she was a child.
Personal Life & Family

Susan gave birth to Julia Arnaz when she was 15 years old. Julia's father was Desi Arnaz Jr. who was also 15 at the time. The paternity of Julia's father, Desi Arnaz Jr, was confirmed through a paternity test in 1991. Julia, Susan's and Desi's daughter, was the grandchild of the famous showbiz couple Lucy and Desi Arnaz. Julia, the daughter of Desi and Susan, had a daughter named Desiree S. Anzalone. Desiree was born on September 15th, 1989, in Norwalk to Mario Anzalone and Julia Arnaz. Tragically, Desiree succumbed to breast cancer at the age of 31. Both Susan and Desi outlived their granddaughter, Desiree. Desiree's great-grandparents, Luci and Desi, had passed away before her. Read more about Desiree and her family at Desiree's Obituary.
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2021

Death date

Covid 19

Cause of death

California United States
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Kathy Pinna

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03/14/2024

Desiree's Obituary

Desiree S. Anzalone, age 31 of Stratford passed Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Smilow Cancer Hospital. Born in Norwalk on September 15, 1989 she was the daughter of Mario Anzalone of Stratford and Julia Arnaz of Milford.

Desiree was an old soul who loved 60’s & 70’s music. Her talent was prolific including her art, song writing, poetry & playing piano. She was a talented photographer & enjoyed playing guitar with her father, singing & modeling photography. Desiree was a lover of animals & people but most of all she loved life. She will be missed deeply by all but will live forever in our hearts.

In addition to her father Mario and his wife Nancy and her mother Julia Arnaz and her husband Halbert Massey, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Susan Callahan Howe, maternal grandfather, Desi Arnaz Jr., paternal grandmother, Carol Anzalone and paternal great-grandmother, Marjorie Broadhurst and her fiancé and caregiver, Chris Reynolds. She is also survived by her step brothers; Sammy and Joe, AJ and Nick as well as her uncle, John and aunts; Melissa, Janine & Sherry. She was predeceased by her beloved grandfather Mario Anzalone, Sr., and her great-grandparents Desi Arnaz Sr. and Lucille Ball.

Friends may greet the family on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at the Dennis & D’Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street Stratford. Please follow pandemic guidelines by wearing a face mask, keep social distance and avoid lingering after paying your respects to the family.

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Kathy Pinna

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06/01/2022

Lucille Ball’s Granddaughter Uses Family Legacy As a Platform To Honor Daughter’s Memory

Being from a famous family does not mean that one is immune to tragedy. That includes the descendants of television icon Lucille Ball. However, one of her grandchildren is helping others as a way to cope with her grief.

According to an exclusive report by PageSix.com, that granddaughter is Julia Arnaz. She is the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s son, Desi Arnaz. Jr. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are, of course, the stars of the iconic “I Love Lucy” television show.

Tragedy struck Julia’s life during September 2020. It was during that month that her daughter, Desiree Anzalone, passed away from breast cancer. Desiree was only 31 years old at the time of her death.

Even though she continues to grieve for her daughter, Julia has decided she needs to do what she can to help others. To do so, she wants to establish a foundation that will help battle breast cancer. The proposed foundation will be established in memory of Desiree.

Grieving Mother Hopes to Make Procedures That Detect Breast Cancer Available to Younger Women:

Part of what Julia hopes to accomplish is to get younger women coverage for procedures that can detect breast cancer. These include mammograms and ultrasounds. Sadly, she learned how important such procedures are during her daughter’s diagnosis and cancer battle.

This granddaughter of Lucille Ball said that Desiree found a lump in one of her breasts when she was 25 years old. A doctor reportedly told her there was no reason to be concerned that she had breast cancer. However, the lump began to be painful. So, Desiree returned to the doctor. She asked for more tests and it was discovered that she had breast cancer. And, it was stage 2.

“Those four or five months, it’s a huge difference,” Julia told the publication. “And this beautiful angel, my daughter … so many young women might say, ‘Ah it’s a cyst, no big deal.’ But she really advocated for herself and I encourage other young women to do this …”

It is her daughter – the great-granddaughter of Lucille Ball – who continues to inspire Julia. “It’s (Desiree) working through me,” Julia also said. “She is God’s working angel and that’s what keeps me going.”

Julia Arnaz Learned She Was a Grandchild of Lucille Ball When She Was 20 Years Old:

In addition to talking about her daughter and her future foundation, Julia Arnaz also about her relationship with her father, Desi Arnaz Jr. As a child, Julia’s mother told her that her father was the son of famous stars. Her mother was Susan Callahan Howe. Sadly, she passed away due to COVID-19 during 2021. After Lucille Ball died in 1989, Julia went to court and got a subpoena for Desi Arnaz Jr. to submit to a DNA test. “We did a DNA test when I was 20 and it came back 99.97 percent that I was indeed his daughter and then shortly after that my father and I started a beautiful relationship,” Julia said. Desiree also had a positive relationship with Desi Arnaz Jr. before her untimely death.

- by Keeli Parkey May 17, 2021 3:12 pm

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