Orlando Calicchia

MASON CITY: Orlando Calicchia, 96, of Mason City, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Health Center. Private family graveside services will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Per Orlando’s request, he will be cremated. Memorials may be directed to the Orlando Calicchia Memorial Fund. Orlando was born October 23, 1918 in Mason City the son of Joseph and Rosa (Fia) Calicchia. He graduated from Mason City High School then served in the US Army during WW II. Orlando worked various jobs in the Mason City area his last as a custodian at Roosevelt Junior High. Orlando was known for his picnic tables, wishing wells and plants, all of which could be seen at his home on the corner of S. Kentucky Avenue and 19th Street SE. Orlando is survived by 1 daughter, Hedy (Virgil) Westendorf of Mason City; 1 son, Steven (Sheila) Calicchia of Mason City; step-daughter, Judy Christensen of Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; 1 step great-great grandchild. Orlando was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy; 2 brothers, Edward and Romeo; sister, Yolanda.