Philip Calcagno

March 7, 1939 - April 28, 2021

Philip Calcagno, 82 of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Staten Island University Hospital South. Philip was born Tuesday, March 7, 1939 in Sicily, Italy. He was the son to the late Anello Calcagno and the late Maryann Drago Calcagno. Philip immigrated to the U.S. with his family in 1958 at the age of 18. He was a self-employed hairstylist and owned his own Salon, ''Sexy Scissors'', which he was very proud of. Philip had many hobbies and interests, some of which included traveling, playing his guitar, singing and dancing. He mostly enjoyed hosting family gatherings and time spent with family. Philip had a very vibrant personalilty, always dancing, laughing and enjoying life. He will be greatly missed. Philip was predeceased by his wife, Maria and his son, Neil. He is survived by his daughter, Lucy and husband John, two grandchildren, Nicole and Desiree and two sisters, Maria and Laura. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 9:00 on Friday, May 7, 2021, at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. A Funeral Service will take place at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Oceanview Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. Please be mindful due to the current State mandate that a mask must be worn at all times in the funeral home and social distancing requirements must be followed during the services. Due to the current Pandemic a strict 50 person in room policy is in effect, Please adhere to this policy and allow others to pay their respects as well. Due to the current pandemic circumstances please note: We do not accept deliveries from outside vendors for bakery products, fruit baskets, and floral arrangements until further notice. Floral Arrangements can be purchased from our in house floral designers who work under the most stringent sanitary conditions which include temperature checks, mask wearing, distancing and protective clothing. You can call 718-948-2016 and place your order. We must protect the families we serve, our own families and staff who operate the funeral home.