Donna (Occhialini) Calcagni

Donna E. (Occhialini) Calcagni, 77, a lifelong resident of Worcester, passed away in her sleep Monday, January 15th, 2024, at home.  She is reunited in heaven with her husband of 49 years Louis “Butch”, a son, Jeff “the Legend” Calcagni, and two grandchildren, Scott and Sydni.  

She is survived by; two sons, Scott Calcagni and his wife Lisa of Worcester, Jason Calcagni and his wife Maria R. Calcagni, of Ellenton, Florida; a sister Ann Finne of Worcester; six grandchildren, Madison, Abbi, Logan, Zac, Jordyn, and Jayden; her best friend and pet poodle, Rocky; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  In addition to her parents, her husband Butch passed in 2016 and son Jeff in 2020,  She was born in Worcester and has lived here all her life.   Donna also worked in the postal department of the University of Massachusetts Medical School before retiring.

Donna loved to be with her family. She loved crafts and making them for her family especially her grandchildren, and watching television, her favorite being the Hallmark and Lifetime channels.  Donna found peace being a homebody, and taking care of her family.    

Calling Hours will be held on Saturday, January 20th from 11 am to 1 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester, followed by her funeral service at 1 pm.  Burial next to Butch will follow Monday in St John Cemetery.