James "Jim" Patrick Calcagni

 James Patrick Calcagni, 73 passed away peacefully at his home Sunday afternoon, with his loving family by his side. He was born August 2, 1952, in Youngstown, a son of the late Patrick and Louise Ferrante Calcagni. Jim was a proud graduate of Chaney High School, class of 1970, where he played linebacker for the football team and was inducted in the Chaney Sports Hall of Fame. His football career continued at Adrian College where he graduated with a business degree in 1974 and was also inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. In 2005 he was inducted in the Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame for his football career. Jim was the manufacturing general supervisor for Packard Electric plant #10, where he co-invented and retained the patent for returnable cable containers. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica. He served as Treasurer/Secretary for Northeast 8 Athletic Conference. Jim was always looking to play a round of golf at Mill Creek Golf course with his many golf buddies. He was a lifelong Cleveland Indians fan.

 He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife the former Debbie A. Naples, whom he married August 6, 1977, son Dr. Christopher James (Michelle) Calcagni, daughter Angie (James) Carchedi, sister Patty (Phil) Gizzi, brothers Ron (Carol) Calcagni and Mark (Jacqui) Calcagni, grandchildren Angelo and Dante Carchedi, Nash, Easton and Trae Calcagni. He also leaves his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law - Dr. Robert (Donna) Naples Sr., Karen (Rick) Ames, John Naples and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Robert Naples Sr., Dr. Lori Hemrock and the staff of the Hope Center for Cancer Warren. Dr. Robert Naples Jr. and Ohio Living Hospice with special thanks to employees Diane and Jessica

Family and friends may come for calling hours from 1 to 4 Saturday January 3, 2026, at the Fox Funeral Home, to celebrate James’s life.

Material tributes can be made in Jim’s memory to the Hope Center for Cancer Care of Warren, 700 Howland Wilson Rd, S.E., Warren, Ohio 44484 or to Ohio Living Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Rd., Canfield Ohio 44406

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.

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