Joseph Calcaterra

HERRIN- Joseph Joe Indian F. Calcaterra, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 4:25pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at his residence. Joseph was born in Herrin on November 9, 1921, the son of Charles and Joan (Marnati) Calcaterra. Mr. Calcaterra was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin. He was a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign War, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion, having served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Joseph retired from Maytag where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. Survivors include a Brother and Sister-in-law, Harry and Mary Lynne Calcaterra of Herrin, IL and one nephew, Bruce Calcaterra of Chittyville, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Charles, who was killed in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Friday September 16, 2005 at San Carlo Cemetery in Herrin with Monsignor Ken Schaefer officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Renovation Fund and will be accepted at the church or the funeral home. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com