A. Jerry Calcagno, 74 of Sun City, Huntley, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Centegra Hospital in Huntley.
He was born November 4, 1942 in Chicago the son of August J. and Mary M. (Calderone) Calcagno. He grew up in Forest Park and in 1960 graduated from St. Philip High School in Chicago. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the Army, he moved to Minnesota to study computers. He was united in marriage to Yvonne Hanson in 1968. The couple made their home in Roselle where they raised their family until moving to California. In the mid 2000’s he returned to the Chicago area and made his home in Huntley. Jerry worked for a number of years for the Pretzel & Stouffer Law Firm in Chicago. He enjoyed cars and playing golf and had a knack with technical gadgets and computers.
He is survived by his son, Jerry (Joanna) Calcagno of Woodstock, his stepdaughters, Jeanne, Joan and Sandra and his step-son, Mike, his grandchildren, Cody (Melissa), Christopher, Jessica, Megan & Sean and his great-granddaughter, Charlotte, his brother, Marty (Jeanie) Calcagno of Minong, Wisconsin and his sister, Joan (Rich) Zampa of Huntley. Jerry was a loving uncle to many.
Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 23rd at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral & Cremation Service, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the family will greet friends after 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 24th at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Living Well Cancer Resource Center, 422 Williamsburg Avenue, Geneva, Illinois 60134, in loving memory of Jerry Calcagno. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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Jerry was a great guy - a great co-worker. We rode the same train line to work so for the Christmas Party day we would always keep each other company on the way home. It was nice to know hed be there since it was a much later train. Jerry always had a smile for you at work. I truly enjoyed his company. He will be sorely missed here.
I worked side by side with Jerry for many years in the Billing department at Pretzel & Stouffer. I learned a lot from Jerry and appreciated his honest, direct approach to life. He was a trustworthy co-worker and even better friend.
Jerry was a great asset to our law firm and an even better person. We will miss him very much.
Jerry was good friend all through grade school and high school. In our group Jerry had a car, while all the rest of us had to grovel for our parents' car, so he opened our lives to adventure. He was enthusiastic and a lot of fun. After high school we all went our separate ways; it was a real treat to rekindle our acquaintance at grade school reunions (I know: grade school!!) and to hear how much he enjoyed his family. I will remember him fondly.
Jerry, we will miss you. We had fun while you were in California. The gang Ann, Lonnie, Kathy, Bill going to dances, movies, getting together at each of our homes. Off to Illinois you went, but we all kept in touch thru text, phone calls and our annual trip to Vegas for March Madness. We missed you these past two years. You always will be in our thoughts. Our prayers and love to your family.
We were very sorry to hear of Kerry's passing. Gino and I knew Jerry from our singles club New Beginnings. We ar entertainers. He'd often come to cheer us on at our shows, bringing friends with him. He was a funny, handsome, intelligent man whom we will certainly miss. May Jerry rest in peace.
Condolences to my cousins and their extended families on Jerry's passing. May he rest in peace!
Jerry was a wonderful man who was always happy and willing to share his joy with those of us lucky enough to call him a friend. We met him 12 years ago at the New Beginnings Single Group, and since then he was an integral part of our lives. Jerry defined the expression "Dance like no one was watching!" as he loved listening to music and showing off his dance moves. He touched our hearts, and we will miss him dearly. RIP Buddy.
Jerry and I had numerous conversations during his years at Pretzel. He will be missed.
Jerry and I were friends for 25+ years. He was a good man with a big heart. He will be sorely missed by many, myself included.