John A. Calabria

September 29, 1929 - June 11, 2017

John A. Calabria, 87, of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully at the Community Living Center at the VA Medical Center in Butler, on Sunday afternoon, June 11 2017. He was born in Sabraton WV on September 29 1929, to the late Angelo Mario "Charley" Calabria, and the late Mary Elena Rocco Calabria. He graduated from New Castle High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He worked first at Shenango China in New Castle, then in yard shipping at the former Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products Div. in Beaver Falls, until retiring in 1983. John was a longtime member of Holy Redeemer Parish. He was an avid bowler, accomplished softball player, and a huge NY Yankee fan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Celli Calabria, who died November 5 2008. They were married July 18 1953. He is survived by two sons: John A. Calabria Jr. of Ellwood City, and Angelo Calabria of Wampum. Three grandchildren survive: Miranda, Crescenzo, and Andrew Calabria, and several nieces. John was the last of his family, and was preceded in death by one brother, Carmen (Charles) Calabria; and by five sisters: Mary Russ, Margaret Vasilcik, Pauline Tranquillo, Angeline Calabria, and Carmella "Mitzie" DeMattio. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. on Thursday, June 15 at the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 500 6TH Street, Ellwood City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 16 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Redeemer Parish Church, Fourth Street at Park Avenue, Ellwood City. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the the Angel Fund at Holy Redeemer Parish. The Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military honors at Locust Grove Cemetery. You may read the obituary, sign his guestbook, or send condolences at: www.turnerfh.com