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Sylvia Calcaterra Obituary
Vero Beach - Beautiful, kind, and honest hearted Sylvia Jan Shirley Calcaterra fell asleep in death on February 21, 2020 at the age of 73. She was loved by her two children, Patty Ann and Paul Calcaterra, Jr., along with her three grandchildren, Caitlyn Angelina, Coraleigh and Elijah Paul Calcaterra along with a myriad of dear friends. Born in Brady, Texas, her kind generous spirit was as expansive as the Texas sky.
She met Paul Calcaterra in Fort Worth, TX and later married him in El Paso where she raised their two children. She took pride in being a mother and wife. She was an amazing cook and impressive seamstress. Her sharp wit and keen sense of humor made her the life of any social gathering.
One of her greatest joys besides her children was coming to know Jehovah and dedicating her life to serving Him. She and her daughter Patty have served Jehovah for 24 years first in Fort Worth and later in Vero Beach.
The birth of her first grandchild motivated Jan to move to Vero Beach. She truly reveled in the treasured role of Granny.
She enjoyed her life in Vero Beach and all the wonderful friends she made in the congregation. She will be remembered for her sharp wit, graciousness and large heart. Her final thoughts were focused on the resurrection promise Jehovah has extended to us all.
A Memorial Talk of her life will be held at the Kingdom Hall at 2126 8th St., Vero Beach, FL on February 29th, 2020 at 2 PM.
Memorial donations may be sent to Watchtower, c/o US Accounting Department, 900 Red Mills Road, Wallkill, NY 12589-3223, made out to "Watchtower" or can be made electronically by selecting the link "Make a Donation to Our Worldwide Work" at the bottom of the home page on jw.org.
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J & S McC
February 26, 2020
My friend my Sister I realize there is a proper etiquette to leaving condolences when signing a guestbook, with that being said I would be remiss if I did not stay true to our relationship to both you or Jan, so without further Ado I would like to First say to you Patty ; your Reliance on Jehovah will continue as it always has, that Jehovah will provide the strength in baring this great loss of your mother, friend and wonderful granny to Elijah.
As for us we will miss her quick wit, through our tears I can see clearly her wicked smile when we would discuss things like "Tang"!
Her outright laughter and twinkle in those eyes she loved Jehovah and hated two-faced fake friends, And was quick to stand up for her family but stay true to her God by being loving and kind without looking for any angle to receive a return. She never presume to judge others and was humble to wait on Jehovah. Her heart was as big as the State she was from. Jan has left us and is waiting to hear that wonderful call for her it will seem like a moment but for us that knew and loved her it already seems like a lifetime. Our prayers are with your family for comfort, and for that day when we're all back together again to laugh out loud and dance like no-one is watching. Please remember even in your grief you embody your mom's generous Spirit Intelligence, Fierce loyalty to our God and that quick wit. You demand much of yourself and love deeply. I will always be grateful to Jehovah for your friendship and reminded of all these wonderful qualities Jan embodied through You her wonderful daughter, our friend and Sister.
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