Dorothy F. (Filippo) Caldwell, 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2023, at her home in Foster City, CA. Dorothy grew up in the San Francisco Marina with her Italian American family. She always told wonderful stories about her childhood filled with love, laughter, and lots of food. She attended Galileo High School and went to work for Bank of America after graduation. Dorothy married the love of her life, Walter Caldwell Jr., on September 20, 1975, at Saints Peter and Paul in San Francisco. They moved to Daly City and got their first of many dogs, Original Decoy. In 1980, Walt and Dorothy moved to Foster City, CA where they threw many a pool party over the next 43 years. In 1981, Walt and Dorothy became proud Godparents to their God Daughter, Melissa, Dorothy loved watching her grow up.

Dorothy had several passions in life. She was an avid reader who subscribed to multiple book delivery services. She was also an exceptionally talented seamstress who regularly created her own clothing. Another passion was the San Francisco 49ers. It was a standing rule that you did not call her house during a 49ers game, because the call would not be answered, and if you were going to watch a live game with her, wear an extra thick sweater because you might come away with bruises.

Walt and Dorothy loved their time together. In their early years they were active members of the Foster City Rod and Gun Club and the Mzuri Safari Club International. They enjoyed going to art and wine festivals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and patronizing the arts. Eating out at every Italian restaurant in the Bay Area was yet another hobby of theirs.

Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Lina Filippo, and her brother Ernest Filippo, Jr. She leaves behind her husband, Walt Caldwell Jr., and her God Daughter Melissa Dunworth, as well as many cousins, and her stepchildren, Walter Caldwell III, Cheri Campbell, and Laurie Campbell, their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

There will be a viewing on Tuesday, May 23rd from 4-7pm with a Rosary at 5:30pm at Crippen and Flynn, 1111 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont California. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 24th at 11 am at Saint Timothy Catholic Church, 1515 Dolan Ave, San Mateo, California. The burial will be at 12:45 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd, Colma, California. Celebration of life to follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.