Genoveva "Nanette" Calvelo

Genoveva "Nanette" Calvelo, 63, a resident of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 11, 2026 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born January 22, 1963 in the Philippines to Juan and Leonila Velasco.

Nanette is survived by her daughter Robyn Calvelo, her mother Leonila Velasco, her siblings Lolita (Tom) Velasco-Nykiel, William (Aida) Velasco, Albert Velasco, Juan (Mary Ann) Velasco Jr., and Alfred (Theresa) Velasco, and her friend Robert Boller. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband Ralph Calvelo.

A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium 410 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. A memorial mass is scheduled at St. Emily Catholic Church 1400 E Central Rd Suite 102, Mt Prospect, IL 60056 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Reception to follow the mass, at White Deer Run Golf Club 250 W Greggs Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061. Interment will be held privately.

Nanette's pride and joy was her family, her daughter Robyn, husband Ralph, parents Juan and Leonila, her siblings Lolita, William, Albert, Juan Jr., and Alfred. She loved her nieces and nephews, most of them lived in the Philippines and California. Nanette was very close to her nephew Noah who lived close to Round Lake. He is like the son she never had.

Nanette was a great organizer and planner for events and celebrations with her extended family and many friends. Nanette and Ralph's home was always open to family and friends and there were many, many memorable events there. Nanette graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration at the University of Santo Tomas, in Manila, Philippines. She worked as an Executive Assistant where she was extremely well respected for her compassion and professionalism on the job. She last worked as an Executive Assistant and Caregiver for her dear friend Robert Boller.

Nanette is a light in our lives, known for her warmth and kindness. She will be missed and never forgotten.

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