Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1957
DIED
2019
FUNERAL HOME
DAVID KAVANAGH Obituary
David John Kavanagh, 61, of Alachua FL (formerly Old Saybrook and West Haven, CT)
passed away on July 5th at home in Alachua FL, following lifelong cardiac problems.
David is survived by wife, Judy (Curtis) Kavanagh of Alachua; son, Jason (Amanda) Kavanagh; daughter, Erin (Michael) Richardson; daughter, Sarah (Michael) Warren; son John Kampo; brothers, William (Carol) Kavanagh Jr. of Auburn, CA, Adrian (Janet) Kavanagh of Guilford, CT, and Patrick (Kathleen) Kavanagh of Mountain View, CA; grandchildren, Kylee Kavanagh, Brenna Kavanagh, Amber Fernandez, Alex Richardson, and Liam Richardson; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
David is predeceased by his parents, William J. and
Dorothy (Etzel) Kavanagh,
wife, Kathleen (Shepherd) Kavanagh, sister, Elizabeth Kavanagh Casey, and grandson, Connor Richardson.
David was born in White Plains, NY on September 10, 1957. He graduated Old Saybrook High School in 1976. He worked in sales for many years. He was involved in Knights of Columbus, Connecticut Jaycee's, and coaching/officiating baseball, softball and volleyball. A sports
enthusiast all the way, he was a fan of UConn Women's Basketball, Notre Dame football and the Gators. He was a member of the Junior Chamber International Senate, a lifelong recognition of outstanding achievements and service. A member of the Gainesville Bridge Club, he loved duplicate bridge and held the ACBL NABC master of bridge.
Visitation will be held at Holy Faith Catholic Church Family Life Center (747 NW 43 rd St) on July 26th from 5:30 p.m. All friends are invited to join family for prayer, eulogies and memories at 6:00 p.m. Please plan to stay for a light meal and ice cream sundae bar.
Funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Faith Catholic Church July 27th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Fr. John Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at St. Madeleine Catholic Memorial Garden, High Springs. In lieu of flowers, David asked that memorial donations be made to Bread of the Mighty Food Bank (325 NW 10 th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601) or to any other food bank. Condolences may be left in David's online guestbook at
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
WILLIAMS-THOMAS
DOWNTOWN
352-376-7556
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for DAVID KAVANAGH
Sponsored by Gainesville.com.
2 Entries
SamieJo and Angie Swilley
July 26, 2019
Dear Judy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
SamieJo and Angie Swilley (from QACDG)
July 15, 2019
my condolences go out to the Kavanagh family. I worked with David when he was a salesman at Seaboard Oil, Inc.in New Haven, Connecticut....We were friends as well as co-workers. I am also a hairdresser and cut David's hair several times. When I taught hairdressing at Gal-Mar Hair Academy he would come in an be my model for a haircut so all the students could learn how to cut hair. He was a great guy and a wonderful father and I will always remember his smile. He always made me laugh... I'm so sorry I lost touch with him.
My sympathies and prayers are with you all.
Love, Joann (D'Ambruoso) Cornish
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in DAVID KAVANAGH's name
Memorial Events
for DAVID KAVANAGH
Jul
26
Jul
26
Funeral services provided by:
Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown404 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
How to support DAVID's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor DAVID KAVANAGH's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
