Anthony M.

Calcagno

After living a long fulfilling life of 96 years, Anthony Matthew Calcagno (baptized Antonio Joseph) was born on November 4, 1924 and ended his life's journey on February 28, 2021 at 9:54 am. He was a life-long resident of Gramercy.  Anthony was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Mae Oubre Calcagno, and leaves behind their five children Anthony (Janis), Linda Ocmand (Claude), Brenda Louque, Wendy Tassin (Jimmy), and Michael (Rebecca). Anthony is survived by his second wife, Janet Zeringue Calcagno and five step-children Irene Deroche (Derrel), Thomas Zeringue (Gail), Ellen Louque (Dale), James Zeringue (Penny), and Annette Schexnayder (John). He was also preceded in death by his parents, Antonino Calcagno and Carmela Guarnara Calcagno, his brothers, Jake, Royal, Joseph, Steve, Frank, and his sisters, Frances Calcagno and Joesphine Gondolfo. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Shawn Ocmand, Amy Ocmand, April Allen, Natalie Ham, Tricia Louque, Jill Osburn, Scott Tassin, Russell Tassin, Arlene Mince, and Michael Calcagno, Jr., as well as fifteen great grandchildren. Anthony left behind a long history, touching many places and people along his path. He was one of the owners of the Calcagno Brothers Auto Repair, the Manager of Joy Theater, worked at American Cyanamid Company (Cytec Industries), Monochem/Borden Chemicals, and Colonial Sugar Refinery. Anthony was President of the Board of Directors of Riverside Academy and also served the community as an Alderman and the Mayor of Gramercy, Louisiana for numerous years. He was instrumental in promoting the bonfire celebrations on Christmas Eve and proud of the name given to Gramercy under his administration, "The Best Little Town for Miles Around."  Anthony devoted many years of service to Sacred Heart Catholic Church along with the other Catholic churches in the river parishes.  He was an accomplished self-taught musician who played numerous instruments, with his favorites being the harmonica, accordion, and the piano.  He was well known for his harmonica rendition of "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night" at Christmas Eve mass.  In his spare time, Anthony loved to travel throughout North America, visiting almost every state.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church in Gramercy, Louisiana.  Public viewing will begin at the Rose Lynn Funeral Home from 8:30-10:30 with a private family funeral mass to follow at Sacred Heart Church.  The interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina, Louisiana.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph Church in Paulina for the restoration of the cemetery cross in memory of Anthony.  Rose Lynn Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the services.  Family and friends are invited to sign and view the guestbook at www.roselynnfuneralhome.com .