John A. Caligiuri Sr. of West Grove

John A. Caligiuri Sr.
John A. Caligiuri Sr.

John A. Caligiuri Sr., 92, of West Grove, died Saturday, June 20, in the Coatesville VA Medical Center Hospice. He was the husband of Theresa Biondi Caligiuri, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Anthony and Antionette Mascara Caligiuri.

John was a self-employed mushroom grower for 50 years, retiring in 1985.

He was a member of Assumption BVM Church in West Grove, a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus and the VFW Post No. 5467 in Kennett Square. He was a member of the American Mushroom Institute for many years, and had served as past president.

John served his country as a corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps during WWII. He served in Iwo Jima where he was severely wounded and received a Purple Heart.

He enjoyed gardening, growing fruit trees, was an avid golfer and enjoyed being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John A. Caligiuri Jr. of West Grove, and Perry Caligiuri and his wife Mary of Jensen Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Angeline Baughman and her husband Tom of West Grove; one brother, Anthony Caligiuri of Nottingham, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

John was predeceased by one brother, Joseph Caligiuri Sr. and two sisters, Angeline Caligiuri and Mary Saganich.

You are invited to visit with John’s family and friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at 11. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Route 82 in Kennett Square.

In memory of John, a contribution may be made to the Coatesville VA Medical Center Hospice, 1400 Black Horse Pike, Coatesville, PA 19320.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.grieoccares.com

Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA.

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