Resident of Concord

Cal was born in Modesto, California to Antonio Tosta Fraga and Emilia Coelho Fraga, immigrants from Terceira Island, Azores. Cal and his older brother, Tony were raised on dairy farms in Gustine, California. He always remembered milking cows at 7 years old before he left for school in the mornings! He attended one room grammar school houses and graduated from Gustine Union High School in 1948. He said he graduated only because he could play baseball as a left-handed pitcher and football as a center.

Cal worked in a dairy until drafted into the Army in 1951. After basic training he took his very first airplane ride and had to jump out of the plane because hewas a parachutist in the 82nd Airborne. He proudly served his country for two years. Following discharge, he spent 10 years with Moore Business Forms and 26 years with U-Haul.

Cal met Betty Walz on ablind date; they married October 16, 1965 and were happily married for 59 years. They raised two children: Judd Fraga (Kim) and Gloriann Sasser (Gregory). Proud Grandfather of 8: Caleb & Owen Sasser (died as infants), Gabriel (Casey), Will (Raeanne), Clarence “Cal” and Portia Sasser, Skyler Fraga and Kaela Jeffcoat. Great Grandfather of 5: Aster Sexton, Landon, Cali &Ryder Jeffcoat and Hazel Sasser. Also survived by 6 nieces & 1 nephew. Cal was a happy member of the Concord Caravaners RV Club for over 50 years. He and Betty RVed to all 49 states in the Union and flew to Hawaii. Cal also loved visiting Mexico, water skiing, attending his Grandkids sporting events and working on his tan. Every day ended with a Budweiser or two.

Cal could fix anything, enjoyed hunting and fishing and had asmile for everyone! He filled his 96 years with love and laughter! Thanks, Mr. Wonderful!

A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 7, 2025 at 11am at First Lutheran Church, 4000 Concord Blvd., Concord, CA.

Donations can be made to First Lutheran Church or to Boys &Girls Clubs of Contra Costa.