Herrin- Adolpha Parini Calcaterra, age 93, of Herrin, passed away at 7:06pm on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Adolpha was born in Herrin on April 12, 1921, during a snowstorm. She was the daughter of Angelo “Jerry” and Annetta (Torno) Ruggeri. Adolpha married Angelo Parini on April 19, 1941. He preceded her in death in December of 1964. She subsequently married Mark G. Calcaterra in Herrin on March 16, 1968. He preceded her in death in October of 1977.
Mrs. Calcaterra was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. Adolpha worked at the WPA during World War II and later at Smoler Brothers dress factory and as a book keeper at the Bank of Herrin. She served as a volunteer with the Williamson County Program on Aging, Herrin Festa Italiana, and the Herrin Community Pantry.
Adolpha will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include her Daughter and Son-in-law- Charlene and Bob Swope of Oro Valley, AZ
Daughter- Mona and Mike Goin of Carbondale
Daughter- Karen and Randy Cain of Lake Winnebago, Missouri
Two very precious grandchildren- Michelle S. Goin (Kenny Sharp) of West Frankfort
Alexander M. Cain of St. Louis, Missouri
Many nieces and nephews- Jerry Ruggeri of Las Vegas, Nevada
Robert Ruggeri of St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Sandy and Bob Woods of Affton, Missouri
Frank and Cheryl Miller of St. Louis, Missouri
Dennis Miller of St. Louis, Missouri
Jo Schmidt of Arnold, Missouri
Ann Furlow of Marion
Charles Dailey of Herrin
Kally Parini of Fenton, Missouri
“Little Sister” Carla Bogdajewicz of Royalton
Sister-in-law- Margie Calcaterra of Florida
Cousins- Minnie Weise of St. Louis, Missouri and Imogene Varini of Calvert City, Kentucky
Several nieces and nephews through her marriage to Mark
Many Friends
She was preceded in death by her parents, loving brother- Charles Ruggeri, favorite cousin- Frank Varini, and beloved nephew- John Parini.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Hospice of Southern Illinois for their care and support.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Burial will follow at SanCarloCemetery in Herrin. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the funeral home.
For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s ResearchHospital, Williamson County Program on Aging, or the Herrin Community Pantry. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com