John Caldeira

John Russell (Rusty) Caldeira passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 26, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on September 16, 1952 to parents John Silva (Jack) Caldeira and Hiliette Genevieve Rodrigues Dick. He grew up in Honolulu, HI with his sister Patricia, and brothers John Blaise and John Ryan. He attended Star of the Sea School and graduated from Saint Louis School. Growing up he enjoyed being an alter boy, playing sports throughout school and building models, which continued into his adulthood. After graduation he married Noeleen Frances Todd; they had four children Jason, Catherine-Frances, Noeland and Jacklyn. He coached his sons’ football and baseball teams and watched his daughters dance hula, play softball and cheerlead. He worked at Northwest Airlines as a ramp chief and in 1996, he moved to Gig Harbor, WA. His youngest daughter Jacklyn joined him six months later and in 1997, his eldest daughter Catherine. While working for NWA at Sea-Tac Airport he met Magda Ruiz-Viera. They were married on March 26, 2007 and lived in Gig Harbor till 2019 when they moved to Port Orchard, WA.
He is survived by his wife Magda Ruiz-Viera, children Jason (Jennifer), Catherine-Frances (Tony), Noeland (Faith) Jacklyn (Eric). Grandchildren Saul, Carli, Marcel, Natalie, Teague, Lindsey, Tosh, Dekker (Makana), Cadence and Leland. Brother John Blaise (Pam), half-sister Joanna, Step-mother Sheryl and ex-wife Noeleen.
Services will be held on January 28, 2025 at 11am; St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Located at 3510 Rosedale Street NW Gig Harbor, WA.
Reception to follow from 12:15pm-2pm at The Kindship. Located at 4793 Pt. Fosdick Dr. NW Gig Harbor, WA.