Modesto T. Calugay Sr.'s Obituary
Modesto Torio Calugay Sr. passed away at the age of 73 in San Diego, California on January 22nd, 2019. He was born as Francisco Calugay Jr. on December 23rd, 1945 to Francisco Calugay Sr. and Julita Torio in Bugallon, Pangasinan, Philippines. He was the youngest of their 5 children. He married Tessie on October 14th, 1969 in Angeles City, Philippines. Modesto spent a career in the U.S. Navy for 20 years (1968 – 1989), finishing as Chief Petty Officer. He was awarded several medals for his service in the Vietnam war. After retiring from the Navy, Modesto worked as a self-employed Barber. He was a regular parishioner at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Mr. Calugay was a hard working man with high energy and a positive attitude. He had high integrity and was compassionate to others. He loved spending time with his family, cooking, swimming, and listening to country music. He is survived by his wife, Tessie Calugay; his siblings, Rose Calugay Lumibao, and Alfred Calugay; his children, Marietta Tom (Robert), and Modesto Calugay Jr. (Vanessa); and his grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, Catherine, and Tayvon.The family will be having a service for him at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Please click on SERVICE DETAILS to learn more.We’ll Always Love you, Dad!Each day you strived to live, Your body too weak to be. Your love will live forever, Since your heart has set you free.Now you walk so bravely, You feel the pain no more. Angels have come to guide you And bring you to Heaven’s door.Memories we’ll hold so dearly, Your smile, warmed our hearts. And through our lives you’ll live, You’ve touched so many parts.Hard days may be before us, It’s all part of God’s plan. Why you left so soon, We may never understand.You’ll be alone no longer, And you’d tell us, “Don’t be sad.” Please believe, you were no burden. We’ll always love you, Dad!Our lives have changed forever, Since the day you passed away. In Heaven you’ll be waiting To meet us again someday.
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