ROBERT CALVACCA

April 2, 1937 - September 26, 2013

Robert P. Calvacca, 76, of Vernon, NJ passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 26, 2013.He was born in Passaic, NJ to Josephine (nee DiPaoli) and Paul Calvacca, Sr.Mr. Calvacca attended Villa Nova University and Farleigh Dickinson University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree.Mr. Calvacca later became the Vice President of Sales for Val Floors, Inc. in Teterboro where he worked for over 30 years.He was a faithful parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle RC Church in Hamburg, NJ.Mr. Calvacca will best be remembered for his sense of humor, his kindness and generosity, his love of traveling the world but most of all for enjoying watching his children and grandchildren grow up.Mr. Calvacca is survived by his dear daughter Joanne Calvacca-Schoenenberger and her husband William J and their children Adam, Kelly, and Erin, his dear son Paul F Calvacca and his wife Sol, and their children Bobby, Pauly, Joanne, and his dear children Robby and Katie Calvacca and their mother Cielo Robayo. He also leaves behind his loving brother Paul Calvacca, Jr, and his wife Connie, his dear nephew Paul Roy Calvacca, and his loving sister Maria Calvacca Passannante.The family will receive visitors on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place).A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 11:30am at St. Jude  the Apostle RC Church, 4-24 Beaver Run Road, Hamburg, NJ 07419.The interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Vernon, NJ.In lieu of flowers the family has requested potted / perennial plants.Memorial donations may be made in his name to a charity of your choice.On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com