Lady Gaga’s Grandmother Angelina Germanotta Passes Away Days Before 95th Birthday

POMPTON PLAINS, New Jersey — Angelina Calderone Germanotta, Lady Gaga‘s grandmother, passed away on October 12, just days before her 95th birthday. A funeral service was held for her on October 17.

Angelina was the mother of Joe Germanotta, Gaga’s father, and she shared a close bond with her granddaughter. Lady Gaga, whose birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, honors her grandmother in her name, reflecting her love for her family and her Italian heritage.

Born to an Italian-American family, Angelina represented the traditions that shaped Gaga’s life and career. She and her late husband, Joe Germanotta Sr., raised their son Joe, who married Cynthia Germanotta, now the president of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation.

The Germanotta family has deep roots in New York, and Gaga grew up surrounded by Angelina’s warmth and old-world influence. Gaga has often noted that her family’s love keeps her grounded amidst fame, crediting them with inspiring her creativity and philanthropy.

Throughout her career, Gaga frequently expressed admiration for Angelina. In 2017, she shared a touching FaceTime moment with her grandmother just before her Super Bowl halftime show. Gaga greeted her with, “Grandma Ronnie, hi!” to which Angelina lovingly replied, “Oh, honey. You look so beautiful.”

Angelina’s compassion was evident during a challenging time in 2021, when Gaga’s French bulldogs were kidnapped. She expressed empathy for the injured dog walker and her family. “It’s a cruel world we’re living in,” she said. “I’m praying this young man recovers, and I hope the dogs are found safe.”

Angelina Calderone Germanotta was known for her warmth, strength, and grace. Her legacy continues through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Lady Gaga, who credits her family’s love and traditions for her resilience.