Arlene E. (Geraci) Calabrese's Obituary
Arlene E. (Geraci) Calabrese, 91, of Baldwinsville (formerly of Utica), passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Agosto and Angelo Geraci (Bushy Graham) and the granddaughter of the late Caroline Agosto. Arlene was a graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and married her husband, James A. “Babe” Calabrese, on October 18, 1952.
Besides her parents and grandmother, Arlene was predeceased by her stepfather, Ernest F. Centolella; aunt, Antoinette Agosto; and great-uncles, Joseph and Michael Detrano.
Arlene is survived by her loving husband, “Babe”; her sons, Stephen, James, and Dr. Paul and their spouses; grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Ava, Olivia, and Nicholas; sister-in-law, Carmelita Calabrese.
Per Arlene’s wishes, funeral services were private. She will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Utica.
Contributions in Arlene’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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