Rafael N. Calderon Sr. "Ralph" of Elmwood Park, Age 81. Proud U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Veteran; beloved husband of 55 years to Marcella (nee Bell); loving father of Laura (Armensue), Karen (David) Zeller and Rafael N. II (Heather); cherished grandpa of Taylor and Breanna; dear brother of Fernando (Elena). Ralph never forgot the love from his grandmother Sara Avalos who raised him. Will be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park. Procession to St. Celestine for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Abraham Lincoln national Cemetery. Elwood, Il.