Elsie E. Caliri

Elsie E. (Luiselli) Caliri, age 92, passed away in the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, Massachusetts in Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on September 9, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Bertha (Personeni) Luiselli. She was raised in Mattapan and graduated from Dorchester High School with the class of 1941 and after graduation; she took a position with RH White Furniture Store.

Elsie met her soon to be husband, Charles E. Caliri, through a mutual friend and they were married on July 22, 1944 in Saint Gregory's Church in Dorchester. They lived in South Boston and Hyde Park before settling in Stoneham, where Elsie raised her family. In 1976, she moved to Norwell to be closer to her husband's job.

In her spare time, Elsie enjoyed working with acrylic paints at the Norwell Senior Center, playing the mandolin, reading, and listening to Big Band style music.

Most important to Elsie was her family. She had a special connection with her husband as they loved dancing together as well as traveling. They looked forward to their annual trip to Florida as snowbirds; however some of her favorite memories came from spending time around her pool with her children and grandchildren. Finally in 1996, she moved to Walpole to be closer to her family.

Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Caliri.
Loving mother of Bob and his wife Sandra Caliri of VT, Gale Civale of Raynham, Jayne Smith and her husband Jeffrey of Walpole, and John Caliri and his wife Emelia of Hanson.
Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 8.
Sister of Florence Hayes of Wakefield, Madeleine Burke of North Quincy, the late Jack Luiselli, the late Mary Ottariano, and the late Virginia Gill. Sister in law of Victor and his wife Laurice Caliri of North Easton.
Devoted friend of Terry Satorio.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Elsie's Life Celebration on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 4-8 PM and Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 9-9:30 AM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary's Church, 176 Washington Street, East Walpole on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in the Canton Corner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Susan B. Komen Fund, 200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 3020, Westboro, Massachusetts 01581