William F. Kavanagh

79, of 52 Jefferson St. Owner & Innkeeper of the former Storrowton Tavern in West Springfield, died Monday at the New London Hospital in New London, N.H. Born in Holyoke, educated in Holyoke schools. Graduated from Bryant College in R.I. He was in the Restaurant Business for over 40 years at Storrowton Tavern. He & his brother-in-law, the late Eugene P. Tamburi, formed the Early American Inns during the 1947-1978. He was a member of the West Springfield Chamber of Commerce, The Knights of the Holy Sepulche, The Innkeepers of New England, The Beefers Club of Holyoke & a Communicant of Holy Cross Church. He leaves his wife Jean (Lynch) Henderson. Predeceased by his first wife Shirley (Hollis) Kavanagh (1985). Two sons, Stephen M. Kavanagh of Belchertown, MA and Peter J. Kavanagh of Sunapee, NH. One step-son John Henderson of Westfield, MA, one daughter Kristine Lohmann of New London, NH, two step-daughters, Cathy Gentile of Scituate, MA and Amy Edgar of Norwich, CT, One brother James Kavanagh of Holyoke and one sister Gail Weller of Centerville, MA, Six grandchildren & seven step-grandchildren. Also several nieces & nephews. The Funeral will take place Friday morning from the James P. Hobert & Sons Funeral Home at 9:15 AM with Mass at Holy Cross Church at 10 AM. Burial will be in St. Jerome Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 2-4 & 6-9 P.M. at Hoberts Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Companion of St. Anthony, 12300 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 20142. James P. Hobert & Sons Funeral Home 413-534-4535 www.hobertfuneralhome.com