Dora Emelia

Calvo

Dora Emelia Calvo, born on April 27 ^th 1947, cherished daughter of the late Pedro Calvo and Cecilia Corrales of Costa Rica and Chelsea.  A near lifelong resident of Chelsea she passed away on May, 16 ^th , 2020 after a lengthy battle with her illness at the age of 73.  At 21 years of age, she immigrated from Puerto Limon, Costa Rica to New York City and two years later to Boston, MA and finally making a home for over 40 years in Chelsea, MA. Dora started her career at the Gillette Company for 12 years. Then over the next 30 years worked her way from housekeeper to Executive Housekeeper at multiple Howard Johnsons Hotels in Boston and Cambridge.  Dora also worked at Walgreens in Everett for 20 years as an admired store clerk.  And during those years brought all her siblings and parents to the United States.  She will always be remembered as a wonderful, strong, independent daughter, sister and aunt who was the main pillar of her family. She will be deeply missed but always remembered by her family, friends and everyone who knew her.  Dora is survived by her siblings; Ramon Calvo and Anna Araya of Florida, Maria Monge of Chelsea, Pedro Calvo of Boston, Cecilia Calvo of Costa Rica, Rita Arce of Florida, Fernando Calvo of Chelsea, Alejandro Calvo of Chelsea, Raul Calvo of Costa Rica and Nelly Bosque of Florida. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A private family farewell will be held on Friday May 22nd, followed by a procession and funeral blessing at the doors outside of Saint Rose of Lima Church, concluding with graveside prayers and interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.  Family and friends will bid farewell in the safety of their cars at the church and at the cemetery before the burial.  Arrangements were given to the care and direction of the Welsh Funeral Home, Chelsea.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card by using the links below.

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