Frances Jo Caliva

She was born in Houston on the 4th day of March 1941, to Mary (Tomasino) and Nick Joseph Russo and remained here all her life.

Frances enjoyed having a house full of family and sharing one of her delicious home cooked pasta dishes. She was fulfilled by being in service to others and was always the first to come to the aid of those in need. She touched the lives of many in her family and beyond. Frances will be remembered for her elegance, grace, and loving nature.

Frances spent many years refining her social tennis backhand as part of the University Club Ladies Tennis Association. Early on, she was a teacher at the renowned Hallie Pritchard School of Dance. She attended St. Agnes Academy as an original Fannin Street Girl. She had a deep faith in Jesus Christ, strong ties to her Italian Heritage, and she belonged to numerous clubs/organizations including Amiketos Club, Charity Guild of St. Joseph, Ladies of the Sacred Heart, and formerly the University Club, Fort Bend Country Club, Sugar Creek Country Club, & Braeburn Country Club.

Frances is survived by the love of her life, her husband Sam; by her son, Jack Charles Caliva II (Kim); by her daughter, Rosanette Caliva Bosco (John); and grandchildren, John Paul Bosco III, Francesca Caliva Bosco, and Sammy Charles Bosco. She is also survived by her sisters, Barbara Camarata, Nikki Russo, Jeanette Phillips (Phillip), and brother Nick Joseph Russo Jr. (Brenda).

The family wishes to express appreciation to Iris, Flor, and Houston Hospice for their dedication and loving care in these recent months. The family also wish to express their deepest gratitude to Dora Ybarbo for her loving care and service over the years.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at ten o’clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 20th of July, in the Welcome Center located at the entrance to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road in Houston.

A Mass of Christian Burial is to be offered following the visitation, at twelve o’clock noon, where the Rev. Wayne Wilkerson is to serve as celebrant.

Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family during a reception in the nearby Parish Life Center.

The family will then gather for a private Rite of Committal.

Honored to serve as pallbearers during the services are John Paul Bosco III, Sammy Charles Bosco, Dr. Marc N. Longo, Ronnie Reina, D.J. Consoli, and Jason Keyser. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Anthony Camarata, Nicholas J. Russo III, Victor J. Longo, J.W. Lodge IV, Eric Caliva Lodge, and Joshua Russo.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed towards St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Rd., Houston, TX 77056; or to the charity of one’s choice.

Our hearts are broken but our love and memories of her shall live forever.