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Carmen Cavezza Obituary

CAVEZZA-Carmen Charles Cavezza, 90, died peacefully in his sleep in Covina, California, on November 9, 2008. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 9, 1918, the son of Frank and Mary Cavezza, Italian immigrants who ran a grocery store. In 1941, he married Lucy Angelini Cavezza, the daughter of fellow store owners. They moved to California in 1946, where they built a beautiful life together. He worked as a welder for State Steel Corpo ration and later, Amro and heeven built his own house, where he and Lucy lived together for 47years. Carmen loved to travel, all over the world, and to each of the 50 United States. He enjoyed coaching in La Puente Little League for many years and was a charter member of the Bishop Amat High School Booster Club. He loved his sports and he loved his family most. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years; his children Fran (Cherie) and Mary Grace (Joe); his grandchildren Carole, Billy, Carly, Paul, Cather ine, and Gregory; and his great-grandchildren Nicole and Brandon. Funeral Services will be private; a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe made to Bishop Amat Memorial High School, contact Deborah Oswald 626.962.2495

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Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Yvonne Barber (Hemsath)

November 26, 2008

My depest sympathy to Mary Grace and all your families...
Carmen and Lucy stood up for my parents as the wed in the Catholic Church. They were well spoken of by Bob and Ann Hemsath. I was able
to talk to Lucy severl months ago as she told stories about that time in their lives.. My deepest sympathy with the knowledge they lived a true honest and beautiful life with many the longevity. Keeping their faith, family close seems to work!
God Bless your whole family at this time.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Marie (Hemsath) Brber

Lisa McKay

November 19, 2008

My heart goes out to the entire family, Mary-Grace, Fran, Cherie, Joe and all the grandchildren. Anyone who knew LuCarm knew they shared the precious gift of true love and that their family was their whole world. I had the priveledge of spending time with them and will always remember their kindness, graciousness and enjoying dinner at thier house and washing all the dishes by hand with Lucy. My love and prayers are with you..

Sincerely,
Lisa

With love from Thomas and Olivia

Josie Saik

November 13, 2008

Our love and thoughts are with the entire Cavezza and Lima Families. May God's love comfort you.
Josie Saik and Family

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