Silvio Caravaggio Obituary

Of Woburn, formerly of Arlington and Quincy, August 14th. Beloved husband of Connie (Valeri). Devoted father of Lena Kaestner of Melrose, Laura Connors and her husband Gary of Winchester. Loving grandfather of Maria, Lucas, Matthew and Michela. Cherished uncle of Lisa Reid, Anthony and Lawrence Agnitti. Brother-in-law of Gina Agnitti and the late Armando Agnitti. Funeral from the McLaughlin-Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Monday, at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 3 thru 7. Services will conclude with entombment at the Blue Hill Cemetery, 700 West St., Braintree, Tuesday, at 11 a.m. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Silvio's memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran of the Korean War. For directions, obituary and guest book mclaughlindellorusso.com Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781 933-0083 Woburn - Medford - Wilmington

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Silvio Caravaggio

6 Entries

Rico and Dora Sandonato

August 26, 2008

Connie,

Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this very difficult time. Rico and I have many fond memories of times we spent together and we always had a great time when we got together at your home or at the Cape. You were both very gracious hosts, full of fun and laughter.

Silvio and you enjoyed entertaining guests and you always made us feel at home. It was about good food, good wine and good friends.

Fondly rembered and sadly missed. Always in our heart. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Our deepest condolences to everyone.

Will be in touch.

Rico and Dora

Jeannie Murphy

August 20, 2008

Dear Connie, Lena, Laura and families,

Please know that you are all in our thoughts during this very difficult time.

I love the last line written by Dale (Gail) Dooley. That is so true!

Love, Jeannie (Sandonato) and Michael Murphy and family

Dale A. Dooley

August 19, 2008

Laura,

Our thoughts are with you, your mom, Lena, Gary, Matthew, Michela and your entire family. Know that memories of your dad live on in all of us.

Growing up, most dads were these shadowy figures that sort of lurked in the background as we played in each other’s houses. Sometimes we’d pass them on the threshold as they arrived home from work and we were headed out the door to dinner. It was never really clear if any of them knew who we were.

I only really got to know (and be recognized by) Mr. Caravaggio in adulthood. And, yes, I addressed him, always, as Mr. Caravaggio. Remember when kids used the formal "Mr." or "Mrs." when talking to adults? That’s one thing we didn’t outgrow—especially with dads, maybe because of their “shadowy” pasts. OK, I admit, when we talked about them when they weren’t around, we’d occasionally be bold and call them by their given names. Did Silvio know that? Something tells me he probably did.

So, I called him Mr. Caravaggio, and he called me Gail. Laura corrected him, usually, but it didn’t matter. I was forever Gail. Hey, all I know is that he liked talking to Gail and I wasn’t going to risk having to start all over again as Dale.

Conversations with Mr. Caravaggio were never dull. I experienced them mostly around the table in New Seabury. They usually involved some strong opinions and hearty laughter. Oh, and a plate of pasta. And a glass of wine.

Every time Paul and I make sauce and add fresh basil right at the end, we think of Mr. Caravaggio. And we always will.

Here’s hoping there’s good wine, great pasta, strong espresso and deep conversations in heaven. If not, God’s got another thing coming.

Love,

Denise Guiliani

August 17, 2008

Laura, Gary, Connie and family, we were saddened to hear of the loss of Silvio. We are thinking of you all and give you our deepest sympathies. We are praying for you to keep the faith and hold on to each other to get through this great tragedy.
Love, Denise, Mike, Michael and Emily

August 16, 2008

Laura,Gary and Family
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing..Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and in our thoughts during this very difficult time...We love you all...
The Michienzi Family

August 16, 2008

Addio caro Silvio.
Sei stato un vero e caro amico.
Un amico ricco di personalita’, di bonta`, di dignita` e di saggezza.
Olindo

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