Katherine C. Calderone

Katherine C. Calderone (nee Squillacioti) passed away on May 17, 2026 at age 84. She was the matriarch of her family who displayed an immaculate heart, always devoted to protecting and caring for the ones she loved. She is the Beloved Wife of Ralph; Loving Mother of Ralph (Lynda) Calderone, Rocco Calderone, Kathy (Rob) Knoneborg, and James (Alessandra) Calderone; Dear Mom Mom of Kathy (Chris), Laura (George), Donna (Dan), Robert (Caroline), Sandy (Tim), Olivia, Leonardo, Raffaella, and Natalia; Great Grandmother of Stella, Charlotte and Luka; Devoted Daughter of the late Vincent and Josephine. Her Mother also passed on May 17th. Sister of Jessica Johanson and Vincent (the late Gloria) Squillacioti and also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing and funeral on SATURDAY, May 23rd from 10:00am to 11:00am at St. Richard’s Church, 3010 S. 18th Street, Philadelphia. Funeral Mass begins at 11:00am. Entombment Fernwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by clicking on the link below.