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Megan Kathleen Caldera

1996 - 2024

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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday, January 3, 2025

Bailey Funeral Home - Mendham

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Mendham, New Jersey, United States

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Celebrant Service

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Bailey Funeral Home - Mendham

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Mendham, New Jersey, United States

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Kathy Taylor posted a condolence

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Our condolences and prayers are with your family. We were so sad to hear that Megan had passed away. She was such a bright spot in our many interactions during the Madison and WWSHS days. Memories of Girl Scouts, Band Concerts, Disney Band trip are just a few of the many memories we have and will cherish. I remember having her over for dinner and she had us all laughing. There was a story about Olive that she shared that night. Of course there is the time her and Angela went trick or treating and poured their loot of candy on our living room floor to check out. Then the dance her and Angela attended and the beautiful pictures at your house. The gift of their fun times together will be memories to always be thankful for. Love The Taylor Family

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Max posted a condolence

Friday, January 3, 2025

I have had the privilege of knowing Megan for most of my life, as our families became close friends living in the suburbs of Chicago. Megan embodied so many admirable characteristics, including her compassion, kindness, and joy for life. She was always so thoughtful and engaging in conversation, making everyone around her feel seen. We will all deeply cherish the positive imprint she has left on our hearts and lives. I am keeping her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.

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Woody posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

I met Megan when she joined Blue Titan, although I didn’t know her well I enjoyed the little chats we would have before and after class. Her bright smile and warm presence would light up the room. Although I didn’t get to train with her often she was always so kind and humble while training. I remember during one class I had the privilege of having Megan as my training partner. During one of our drills she kept apologizing to me because she thought she was hitting to hard, Krav being Krav I told her no need to apologize this is Krav hit me harder, she just laughed, no matter the situation her kindness and concern always showed towards her training partners. Words cannot express my heartfelt condolences to Megans loved ones. May the memories of her shine as bright as her beautiful smile. Her warmth and light will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Wishing you comfort and strength during this difficult time.

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Jane Gardner posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

I met Megan fairly recently, but had known who she was for a few years, as my boyfriend trained with her at Blue Titan. He thought very highly of her and thought I could help her out with some stuff so he got us connected. We met for coffee right before Thanksgiving and really hit it off. I remember going into the meetup being happy to share some information with her and leaving feeling like I'd made a new friend. And we both commented on that and laughed about the unexpected connection we made. I mean, I'm 51, but it felt like we were on the same level! I thought she was so much fun and she made me laugh. We texted a few more times into the beginning of December and I planned on following up with her after the craziness of the holidays. Paul shared with me today that she passed away and I am heartbroken. Megan was a wonderful human being and I picked that up from just one in-person meeting. My condolences to her family and those who were fortunate to have known and loved for for a lot longer.

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Coach Lima posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

She told me once that her favorite day was the day she met her niece for the first time. She said (with so much love radiating from her face) “…it was the best day of my life…” Megan had so much love and kindness to give. In fact, I believe, that her kind heart was what made her unique. It was almost like a safe space. She didn’t judge and attracted and welcomed all sorts of people. As a Krav Maga practitioner she worked hard and wholeheartedly. Over the years she’d grown in strength, power and determination. Physically and mentally. I am happy to say that I was allowed to coach her and witness her transformation. Becoming friends with Megan was a joy. Next to being on the mats together, we also shared our love for nature. We’d go out on walks, laughing at each others clumsiness when falling over rocks, philosophizing about life and talking about families (I think that was her favorite subject, since she’d swoon over her loved ones all the time). She leaves an empty space behind, but memories of her ( like the visual of her carrying her dog Olive in a backpack, since the lady is just too lazy to walk) will fill it and bring smiles, thus she’ll live on.

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Coach Cheryl posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

I met Megan at Blue Titan. I didn't have an opportunity to teach her often, or train often with her, but I was very impressed by how strong she became through the training. I really got to know Megan about 6 months ago when I posted something on the Blue Titan facebook page asking if there was anyone who wanted to play tennis with a beginner. Megan replied and we began meeting to play tennis together by my house in Randolph. It was during these tennis sessions that I got to see Megan's huge heart, sharp sense of humor, and appetites for life. Even though I am old enough to be her mother, I truly enjoyed spending time with her and sharing the ups and downs of our daily lives. I can not imagine the loss. There are no words to offer solace. Megan brought light into any space she inhabited and I hope that light burns on in your memories of her forever.

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Coach Ken posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

I want to take a moment to honor the memory of my student, who was truly remarkable in so many ways. At such young age, she had already made an indelible mark on those who knew her. She was passionate about self-defense, approaching every class with a level of focus and dedication that was both inspiring and humbling. She worked harder than most, never backing down from a challenge, and always pushing herself to grow stronger and more skilled. Over the years, I watched her transform—not just in her abilities, but in her confidence and her character. She faced every training session with a fierce determination, yet she always carried a kindness and a willingness to help others. Her commitment and spirit were unforgettable, and her presence in Bluetitan will always be missed. She was more than a student; she was a friend, an inspiration, and a reminder of the strength we all carry within us. Though her time with us was far too short, her memory and the lessons she taught us—about resilience, hard work, and the importance of standing up for oneself—will remain with us forever.

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Bri posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

My favorite night with Megan was when we went to Cliff’s for ice cream with our friend Becca and Megan’s dog Olive. First of all, any outing with Olive was automatically a good time. Megan and Olive were equally obsessed with one another and it was so much fun watching the two of them interact. This was in the height of summer so all of us showed up to get ice cream in the early evening wearing shorts and tshirts. We get our ice cream and are chatting happily when a little child comes tottling over. All she wanted to do was pet Olive. It was cute at first but after a while Olive wasn’t thrilled and the child was sticky with ice cream. The three of us just looked around like “okay this was cute but we’re not babysitters and your parents need to take you back”. The child finally went away and we finished our ice creams happily. We part ways for the night to get some sleep. The next day, we all wake up to at least 10 bug bites each on our legs. We had forgotten that Cliff’s butted up against the woods and we basically acted as the sole food source for any and all bugs in the area. We spent the next week itchy and unhappy but excited for our next time at Cliff’s.

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Becca Liebler posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Megan and I met at our Krav Maga gym. We both joined the same month and were newbies together at it. It didn't take us long to become friends. She was so easy to talk to and we had the bond of going through the pain of the workouts together. We often got dinner after Krav and went to nice restaurants dripping in sweat and not looking like we should be turned away from service. It's hard not to get close to someone when you see them multiple times a week and basically beat each other up a little (in a controlled environment of course). She LOVED the summer. More than anyone else I knew. She would sit outside in the sun all day if she could. Megan and I went to the beach on the Jersey Shore a few times and she was so happy to just be laying out and relaxing. By far though my favorite mention of her love of summer was her pool. You might think she had an in-ground 6 feet deep swimming pool in her backyard by the way she talked about it. But no, what she had was basically a kitty pool. Could fit 2 people not so comfortably. But to her this kitty pool was paradise. She was so proud of her own pool she bought herself and genuinely loved it and could lay in it all day. So many times I asked her "what did you do today?" and she'd answer, "oh I had a great day. I laid by the pool most of the day and got some sun." Megan would also talk about her family to me a lot. She loved them so much and never had a bad thing to say about her parents, Brian, and Christine. After visiting Brian at his house, or seeing Christine when she was up from Atlanta, I'd always get stories about what they did together and how much fun they'd have. Her parents too, she really did love hanging out with her mom and dad. She'd always tell me how they were going out to dinner together or watching a show with her mom.

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Tyler Zurzolo posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

I just wanted to share my favorite memory of Megan. I have so many but this may be my favorite. It was over the summer. My friend has an extra jetski on lake hopatcong. He would finally let me use it, since I finally got my boat license after years of procrastinating. Megan really motivated me to get the license. I kinda just wanted to impress her and figured we'd have so much fun on them together. It was a beautiful summer day and she came to my friend's house and I took her out on the jetski. I could quickly see in my peripherals the biggest smile I had ever seen on anyone, the entire time we were on it. The smile never faded while we were on the lake. I've never felt my heart warm like it did when I saw her smile everytime we went on the ski's. It still warms my heart whenever I think about her smile that day. Okay one more recent memory, less than 2 weeks ago, I forget what I was doing or saying but I was just being my weird self and she was laughing uncontrollably for at least a couple minutes. I've seen her laugh before but that may have been the hardest I've seen her laugh. It also warmed my heart so much seeing so much joy and laughter on her face. I would kill to go back to that moment with her. My favorite thing about her aside from her smile was knowing that she liked me for me and never judged me like even I sometimes judge myself. I know I've known her for a short time, but she had quickly become my best friend. I even told her that when I had a couple drinks a few weeks ago. And of course she brought it up the next morning. She was the most caring loving special person I have ever known. She treated me so well and I needed her as much or more than she may have needed me. Megan will always have a special place in my heart.

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Brittany Frakes posted a condolence

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Meg radiated the true meaning of beauty. Her encouraging words , love and support were unmatched. Sometimes words were not even needed for me to feel her loyalty and love. One of our favorite things to talk about during the day was food , we both loved it , and I always wanted to try everything she ever baked. Our friendship was long distance , but I’ve never felt so close to someone no matter the distance between us. I will carry her as my best friend forever . Brittany Frakes

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Saturday, December 28, 2024

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I am extremely grateful to have met Megan in high school; we bonded over speaking English in Spanish class, reality tv, and our love of adventure. I have fond memories of watching "The Bachelor" Monday nights at her home with her Mom, going on a trip to Costa Rica, and many others. She always made us laugh and she was always there for me in my triumphs and more importantly, my struggles. She was a beautiful friend and we will miss her very much. Sending love and prayers to her loved ones.

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Thursday, December 26, 2024

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