April 15, 1921 - January 7, 2017

Josephine A. Calabro (nee Raffaele), dearly beloved wife of Salvatore C. Calabro (deceased); dearest mother of Nick (Mary), Terry Karwan (Rick, deceased), MaryEllen Drewes (Henry), Bill (Malynda), Joseph (deceased); loving grandmother of nine; dear great-grandmother of ten; great-great-grandmother of 2; dear sister of Mary Novalony, Carmelo and Carol Herip (all deceased), Rose Campagna and Maryanne Villicana. Josephine was a long-time volunteer at the Garfield Hts. Senior Center and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year. Nothing was ever wasted in her hands. She was known for her needlework, clever sense of humor and love of writing poetry.

The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 TURNEY RD., GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS S. OF ROCKSIDE), TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 FROM 6-8 P.M. Funeral service Wednesday, January 11 at 11 a.m. at St. Monica Church