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EMIL CACCAVO Obituary

CACCAVO--Emil, PhD,

Educator, born in 1917 in Bronx, NY; died November 26, 2016, Kennett Square, PA. Early childhood reading specialist, teacher, principal and professor; New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Survived by wife of 72 years, Penny Warren Caccavo; children Steve, Danny and Carey. Memorial donations may be sent to ACLU.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 8, 2017.

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Rachel Buchman

January 12, 2017

Dear Penny, Danny and Carrie, Even though it's been so long, I remember Emil as a kind and funny man, who liked to make me smile. He had an impressive run on this earth. Kindest thoughts to all of you.

Malinee Crapsey

January 9, 2017

Remembering a smiling man who was always kind to this little girl.

Annie

January 8, 2017

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 119: 50,76.

T WALKER

January 8, 2017

To the family of Emil Caccavo, may your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many.

Malinee Crapsey

January 8, 2017

Remembering a kind, fun man. Here's to the great dads!

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