Jack Calechman, 88, of New Haven died April 1. He was the widower of the late Harriet (Bukoff) Calechman. Born in New Haven, April 6, he was the son of the late David and Sophie Calechman. He is survived by his children, Karen Calechman and her husband Jerry Prell of Long Beach, Calif., and Kim Gifford and her husband Burton of Hamden; and his grandchildren, Alison, Ari, Leah, and Jordan; and his great-granddaughter Mabel.