Judith Calcagno
Obituary
Judith “Judy” Lynn CalcagnoJuly 19, 1941—October 9, 2026
Judith “Judy” Lynn Calcagno, 85, of Fremont, California, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Fremont after a battle with cancer.
Judy was born on July 19, 1941, in San Francisco to Henry Grambergu and Colleen (Lang) Grambergu and grew up in Sacramento, CA. It was there, cruising downtown Sacramento, that she met Gary James Calcagno. They married in 1963 and began their life together in Hayward before settling in Fremont in 1967, where Judy made her home for nearly sixty years, raising two boys.
Judy was involved as a Welcome Wagon hostess; she was often the first friendly face to greet new families arriving in town. She later worked for Weight Watchers and, in later years, with Smith Novelties. Through it all, she was a dedicated member of her philanthropic sorority in Fremont, (Eta Epsilon), giving her time to the community she loved. She touched so many with her loving social butterfly personality.
Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, Gary, in 2009 and by her parents, Henry and Colleen. She is survived by her sons, Steve (Sheri) of Pleasanton and Greg of Fremont; her grandsons, Garrett Calcagno of Brooklyn, New York and Tanner Calcagno of San Diego; and her brother, Henry Grambergu Jr. of Roseville.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 10:30am at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels 40842 Fremont Boulevard Fremont, CA 94538, followed by a Celebration of Life at The Club at Castlewood 707 Country Club Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
A private burial will follow on Thursday November 12th. Details to be provided privately to family members.
The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Lorber’s staff at the Masonic Home and to the staff at Washington Hospital for the care and kindness they showed during Judy’s stay in each place.