Stephen “Steve” George Calcagno, Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 98. Husband of the late Mary Ann Tortorice Calcagno of 63 years. Loving father of Stephen George Calcagno, Jr. (Sherry), Kevin J. Calcagno (Kim) and the late Jo Ann M. Calcagno. A proud grandfather of Summer Jo Ann Calcagno. Son of the late Carmela Guarnere Calcagno and Antonino Calcagno. Brother of Anthony Calcagno (Jeanie) and the late Joe Calcagno, Royal Calcagno, Jake Calcagno (Mickey), Frances Calcagno, Josephine Calcagno Gondolfa (Sam) and Frank Calcagno (Netti). He was also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
“Steve” served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Panama and a member of the American Legion Post 222 and VFW Post 6793. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he worked for the Jefferson Parish Drainage Department as a pump operator. After retirement of 40 years he enjoyed tinkering with some project, a great cook and baker, love to dance, watching baseball games but mostly spending time with his family. He would bake cakes, make candy and cookies for his family and friends. He would share his baked goods with his store friends, banker and his neighbors. He could wear a stove out.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expy. Marrero on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm with visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Interment following in Our Lady of Prompt Succour Cemetery, Westwego, LA. Online condolences available a www.westsideleitzeagan.com
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