Sam A. Calabro

Samuel A. Calabro, age 83 of Council Bluffs passed away at his home on the day before his 84th birthday. He was born in Council Bluffs on July 28, 1929 to the late Sebastian and Sebastiana Nettie (Ingalise) Calabro. Sam graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1947. After serving his country in the United States Army Air Corps, he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. Sam then attended Barber College and was a barber in Council Bluffs for 57 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Carmella and Angie; brothers, Fred, Joseph and Louis. Sam is survived by his wife, Jackie Calabro; daughter and son-in-law, Connie & David Hicks; brother, Anthony Tony Calabro; sister, Priscilla Elder; grandchildren, Trevor Hicks (Nycole) and Courtney Nardini (Kris); 9 great grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Thursday 6-8PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Private graveside service is on Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association.