Salvador Julius Calcagno Jr.

Salvador Julius Calcagno, Jr. was born on July 28, 1940, in New Orleans and passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84 years. A 44-year resident of St. Bernard Parish, Julius spent his last 20 years in St. Charles Parish. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Miriam (Betty) Bourg Calcagno; three sons, James (Jimmie), Jerry, and Johnny; his three daughters-in-law (his Angels) Laura (Jimmie), Jodie (Jerry) and Karen (Johnny); his grandchildren, Jared, Rebekah (Justin), Jennifer (Mark), Michael (Faith), Jordan (Christal), James (Sarah), Adam, Daniel; and his great-grandchildren, Braydon, Rylee, Brantley, Kye, Slade, and Nico. He is also survived by his siblings Ronald Calcagno and Christopher Calcagno and sister-in-law Paulette Armstrong Calcagno (Joseph); Nieces Rhonda, Tresa, and Laurie; and nephews Kevin and Ronnie.
Julius was a dedicated member of the community, serving as the president of the St. Robert Bellarmine Usher Society, a member of the St. Charles Parish Council on Aging Advisory Board, and a treasurer and vice chair of the St. Charles Parish TRIAD. He coordinated the St. Charles Parish Senior Bowling League and worked as a vessel manager in New Orleans for various steamship agencies for 49 years.
Julius was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador Julius Calcagno, Sr., and Muriel M. Longuefosse Calcagno, as well as his brother Joseph Calcagno and sister Carolyn Calcagno Bridges and brother-in-law Pascal Kent Bridges and Nephews Michael Joseph Calcagno and Paul Kurk Bridges.
Julius's life was marked by his dedication to his faith, his family, and his community. He was a proud Father and Pawpaw, always relishing the achievements of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was passionate about his community work in St. Charles Parish and wanted to maintain a high quality of life for himself and his fellow seniors.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, on Thursday, March 27, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM. A funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment immediately following will occur at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans.