Eleanor Francis Calcagni

Eleanor died peacefully, surrounded by her family on September 7th. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Cyndi Calcagni, son Frank Calcagni and his wife Jan Confalone, grandchildren Larry Bates, his wife (and a wonderful caretaker) Chris Bates, Lisa and her husband Larry Word, Lucas Calcagni, Tami and her husband Roy Kelly, Spring Confalone, and Christie Jordan. Also great grandchildren Job Bates, Garrett Bates and his wife Emily, Zach Word, Zoey Word, Madison Calcagni, Morgan Calcagni, Edward Calcagni and Tessa Calcagni, Cassie, Charlie, Perry, Cheyann, Austin, Joey, and Dillon Kelly. Also great, great grandchildren Eli Bates and Lily Bates.

We celebrate the life of Eleanor Calcagni. A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. Eleanor loved and cared about people as well as animals. She was always up for a good conversation. She rarely complained about an ache or pain. Eleanor and her husband Frank Calcagni (deceased) shared their life and career together traveling and training winning thoroughbred horses. They had so many fond memories and their horses won many, many races. Their stories will live on in our hearts. After the death of her husband in 1997, Eleanor found refuge on the property her and Frank purchased in 1973. She lived out her remaining years on “the hill” recounting over 50 years of beautiful memories with her beloved “Cal”, and making sure that all of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren knew that they were loved. There are also countless squirrels, crows, rabbits and gopher turtles that will miss their daily feedings.

There will be a private memorial held with family. Please consider a donation in her name to your local animal shelter instead of flowers. She would have liked that.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ferofuneralhome.com for the Calcagni family.