Diega Perfetto Cali Hurst

Diega Perfetto Cali Hurst obituary, Erie, PA

Diega Perfetto Cali Hurst

Diega Perfetto Cali Hurst Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 8, 2025.
Diega Perfetto Cali Hurst 87 passed away on October 1, 2025, in Erie, PA. She was born on October 30, 1937 in Canicatti Sicily. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Johnson; sons Sam Cali of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Ross Cali (Shelly) of Westfield, NY; sister Carmela Margaglio; 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren; along with 2 nephews and several cousins. Diega was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Grace Perfetto; daughter, Grace Spencer; son, Joe Cali; and her husbands, Ross Cali and Jack Hurst.

Diega enjoyed dancing, gardening, planting flowers and trips to the casino.

She was a devout member of St. James Parrish and St. Andrew's in Lexington, TN,

A celebration of life will be held at St. James Parrish, 27 Allen St., Jamestown, NY, on October 30, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. The service will be followed by a gathering in the church hall, where friends and family can share memories and celebrate Diega's life.

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