Anthony J. Cavotta

Anthony J. Cavotta, 73, of Clinton Court, died Sunday morning, Sept. 25th at home, in the loving company of his family. Born in Troy, January 24, 1943, son of the late Dr. Michael and Mary Vaccarella Cavotta, and brother of the late John C. Cavotta, a 1960 graduate of Mechanicville High School, who studied at NY City Community College, and completed course work at Albany Law School. Anthony was a dental technician for 48 years, many years working at and with his best friend Dr. John Musci's Mechanicville dental office. Anthony was also elected a number of terms as both Stillwater Town Judge and Village Justice of the Peace, a position he was well respected by both law enforcement and defense counsel exhibiting both fairness and respect for the law. Ant was a longtime member of the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge, and a parishioner of All Saints on the Hudson Church in Stillwater. Travel throughout this Country and abroad with his wife, family and friends were special times. He was a proficient journal writer, recording many things in his life. He was also amusedly a "date-o-holic" dating anything he came in contact with. Anthony was very involved with Stillwater Central School's Sports Booster Club, attended all his children's sports and academic activities. Anthony loved his family, friends and his community. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered for his great smile and fun loving personality. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Susan Conley Cavotta; four proud sons, Michael and Karen Cavotta and Anthony and Michelle Cavotta all of Saratoga Springs, Christopher and Fabi Cavotta and Jonathan and Jill Cavotta all of California. Adored grandchildren, Zoie, Izabel, A.J., Nicholas, Jordan, Camilo, Colton and Ethan Cavotta. Loyal brother, Michael and Linda Cavotta of Mechanicville; sister-in-law, Alita Cavotta of Milton; sister, Mary Ann Virgilio of Mechanicville; along with nieces/nephews and their families. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at All Saints on the Hudson's North Church (St. Peter's), Hudson Ave., Stillwater, with burial to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Wednesday from Noon to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to NYOH Comm Cancer Foundation, in loving and respectful memory of Anthony J. Cavotta. To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.