Vanda Calicchio

Vanda Calicchio obituary

Vanda Calicchio

Vanda Calicchio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc. - New Rochelle on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Vanda Della Paglia Calicchio, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died on August 15, 2025. She was 93. Vanda was born on March 5, 1932, in Italy to the late Delfina Della Paglia. She was one of five sisters.

She worked at the former American White Cross for many years as a Machinist. She is survived by her daughter Paula Sterbens, son Andrew Calicchio, son-in-law Anthony Sterbens, daughter-in-law Naida Calicchio, and her sisters Maria and Renata. Her greatest loves were her grandchildren, Cassie Sterbens, Anthony Sterbens, Bella Calicchio, and Dani Calicchio.

A Memorial visit will take place on Tuesday August 19th from 4-8pm. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20th, at 10:30 am at Blessed Sacrament Church. In place of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Alzheimer's Association at the link below or to plant a beautiful tree in memory of Vanda. Please visit our Tree Store.

https://donorservices.alz.org/page/FUNZRKELQMQ?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=giving_google_SL&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1707986387&gbraid=0AAAAAD8nX1qG0eHeqaRVNqiD8TIEELfCc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnovFBhDnARIsAO4V7mB1chJ9z2UKJM_KRzau9VJfOBEeRl6tyU2UXYm_8UUyELz6cWiNShIaAvsYEALw_wcB

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