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CAVALIERI, Paul E. J. "Rapid" Paul E. J. Rapid" Cavalieri, 21, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, (March 18, 2008) in the paradise of Delray Beach, FL. He was the beloved son and gift of Paul and Kristina (Denisiewicz) Cavalieri of Wethersfield, he also leaves his sisters, Chris Cavalieri of Los Angeles, CA and Jenna Cavalieri of San Diego, CA as well as his grandparents, Wanda Denisiewicz of West Hartford and Serafina and Sebastian Cavalieri of Wethersfield. Paul also leaves his uncles and aunts and cousins who he loved dearly. Along with his family he leaves countless friends, old and new, who will remember his smile, charm and kindness to all. Paul was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Jan Denisiewicz. Paul graduated Wethersfield High School, Class of 2004 and attended ECSU. He was an accomplished athlete in football, #88, as well as indoor and outdoor track and field. He made All Conference as a wide receiver during his senior year in high school. He was captain of the varsity track team, made the Class L State Championship 4 x 200 relay, breaking state record time, and won the men's outdoor track and field conference championship 4 x 100 meter relay in 2005. In addition to being an accomplished All Conference, All State and All New England athlete in track and field, Paul was awarded the Robert N. "Bob" Yarrow Award for Excellence in Track in 2004. Paul will live in the hearts and minds of all who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him. He will never be forgotten. Funeral was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Paule "Rapid" Cavalieri Scholarship Fund, C/O TD Banknorth, N.A., 25 Wells Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109, Attention: Maureen A. Kennedy. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 30, 2008.

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Irene MOUMENI

December 7, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ben Migliorati

March 19, 2009

Paulie,
We think of you everyday,and pray for your family to stay safe and strong..
Love,hugs and lots of kisses
Benny,Denise,Patrick,Julia
xxxxoooo

Kathleen Lewis

March 19, 2009

To Paulie, You are still and always still be in my prayers. There is not a day that goes by that your best buddy Kelly doesn't think about you and your family. Please keep watching over her and all of us. To your family, you had a son to be so proud of. Our street was so special all due to the great kids that grew up on it. Paulie you all made us proud and will never be forgotten. Love, MaDukes.

Kelly Lewis

March 18, 2009

Today is the 1 year anniversary of Paulie's death... and I'd just like to say that mine and my familys thoughts and prayers are with Paul and Krystina today and every other day, forever. Paulie was the best friend that anyone could ever ask for. He never judged anyone, just loved everyone for who they were. He was taken from all of us far too early, but... he is in a better place now, with no worries, Shining down on each and every one of us every day, keeping us safe. RIP PaulieCav, I'll love u forever best friend.

Jim DeJohn

January 27, 2009

It is with shock & despair today, that
I learned of your loss of your son. As
a person who has faced too many family & friends leaving, I can only empathise with you. May Paul be in the very presence of the one who loves us all and may he give you strenth, courage & healing.

LARAE PUGLISI

September 24, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAULIE. LOVE AND KISSES. LARAE, PAULIE AND THE KIDS. LOVE AND MISS YOU, THINK OF YOU ALWAYS! ROCK THE HEAVENS!

Benny,Denise,Patrick,Julia Migliorati

September 23, 2008

Happy Birthday Paule,you are never forgotten and forever loved...
Benny,Denise,Patrick(miggs) and Julia
xxxxoooo

Lindsay La Fond

September 12, 2008

Family,

I went to ECSU with Paulie ...he was so handsome, so cool, everyone loved him, including me. we had some fun nights together and he was always so sweet. He was a joy to hang out with.. we always had a good time when Paulie was around. He'll be in our hearts forever.

Louise Hyland

August 6, 2008

Dear Kristina,

After we spoke I wanted to look up this information.
What a handsome young man Paul was.
I wish somehow there were some words that could help ease the crushing pain.
There are not.
Someday we will know the why of all of "this".
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

a friend

August 1, 2008

Dear Cavalieri Family,
I attended high school and ECSU withh your son, we always hung out with diffenret people but Paul was ALways the nicest person to me. When we went away to ecsu, everyone from high school basically went there seperates ways, but at ecsu paul always made a point to say hi to me and ask how my day was and even invite me to hang out with him and his friends. anyway, i just wanted to let you know i have nothing but amazing memories of paul and everyonce in awhile he has been in my dreams and i just wanted to let you know he has continued to put a smile on my face.

Diane Wilkinson

April 18, 2008

I used to work at your primary Doctor's office and I was so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please remember that Our Blessed Mother lost her son also and I hope she can be a source of comfort for you.

Larae Puglisi

April 6, 2008

My deepest sympathies go to the Cavalieri family. I knew Paulie for many years but also haven't seen him in a few. He was always so sweet and friendly. A joy to have around and spend time with. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Hassanah Delia

April 3, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. I was sad when I had found out. Paul was the sweetest person to know. He knew how to make you laugh even when you were sad.. I Love You Paul.. You'll be in my children and my prays.. God bless your family..

Robert Schwager

April 3, 2008

Paul and Kristina,

We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Rob and Tony
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Stephanie Livingston

April 2, 2008

Dear Kristina and Paul,

I am so sorry for your loss. Paul truly was a wonderful person. I will will miss watching him work on his car or mow the lawn. Or seeing Jennie and her friends giggling at him while telling him how cute he is. Things will never be the same but know that you both including Jenna and Chris will always be in my heart. I will pray for you all everyday.

Bruce & Janice Dix

April 1, 2008

Dear Paul & Kristina

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

JERRY MARTIN

March 31, 2008

PAULIE & KRISTINA AND FAMILY,

NO WORDS CAN EXPRESS OR COMFORT THE PAIN THAT YOU AS A FAMILY ARE GOING THROUGH NOW. A PARENTS NIGHTMARE, TO SAY THE LEAST, WORDS WOULDN'T EVEN SCRATCH THE SURFACE OF YOUR HEARTACHE. I ONLY HOPE THAT YOUR SON'S MEMORIES CAN BRING SOME SOLACE TO YOUR GRIEVING HEARTS AND KNOWING THAT YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES SHARE THIS WITH YOU, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

Jeanne and Andy Gillis

March 31, 2008

We are very sad to hear about your loss. I know it was our pleasure to have known Paulie when he was growing up on Styles Ave.

Holly Kapitan-Presta

March 31, 2008

Paule and Kristina:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. My heart goes out to the both of you and your family. It has been a long time since we've seen you...but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you each and every day. May you be comforted by the many warm memories of paule and the wonderful 21 years you had him bless your life.

Patty Lombardo

March 31, 2008

Kristina and Paul,
I will never forget Paulie. Always a big smile and a big hug he would give me. Seeing all of you through his h.s. sports and proms, just stopping by to hang around with Jay. He was a wonderful young man. My heart goes out to you. My prayers to your entire family. He will not be forgotten.
Love
Patty, Ed, and Nicole Lombardo

Kelly A. Lewis

March 31, 2008

Dear Paul and Kristina, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and forever. Paulie was a great person, and the best friend anyone could ever ask for. He grew to be considered part of our own family, and his smiling face will never be forgotten. Unfortunately, I hadn't seen Paulie in almost 2 1/2 years, but I remember him just the way he was... my best friend. Until the day I see him again, I know he's watching down over all of us. R.I.P Paulie Cav, I love you forever.

Ron and Lin Filipiak

March 31, 2008

Dear Paul and Kristina,

Words cannot fully express our tremendous sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your beloved son, Paul. We will always remember Paul’s fun-loving personality and wonderful smile. We’ll never forget all the excitement we shared watching Paul go out for a long pass at the high school football games. Paul was a gift to you and everyone he touched. He will always be in our memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
.

Lucinda Kapitan

March 31, 2008

Dear Paul and Kristina:
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Paul. May God be with you at this time and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers always.
Love, Ron and Lou Kapitan

Tammy Kapitan-Tefft

March 31, 2008

Paul and Kristina:
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Tammy(Kapitan) and RobTefft

Terry Lewis

March 31, 2008

My deepest sypathies go out to Cavalieri family during this time. My heart stopped when I heard of this tragedy. I will carry on the childhood memories that I shared growing up on Carriage Hill Dr. with Paul. May he forever live on in all of our hearts.

Christine Falana

March 31, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Working at WHS I have known many students but I must tell you it was a privilege to know your son. May your memories bring you comfort.

Fred & Livia Caserta

March 31, 2008

Dear Paul,
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your precious son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife and your family. May God’s love make your grief bearable.

Jay, Jim, Morgan and Paula Seeley

March 31, 2008

Dear Cavalieri's,

Our shattered hearts way heavy for you on the loss of Paulie. Words can not express the deep sadden feeling that has fallen on all of us;

May you feel the warmth of those who care each step along the way and may each new day bring you some sort of comfort and peace.

With the deepest of sympathy,

Kathleen M. Lewis

March 31, 2008

Dear Paul & Kristina, I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was the best. I am so glad that Kelly and him were as close as they were. He touched our entire family's hearts. I will never forget everytime he came down to the house and I was lying in bed watching tv he would crawl right in with me and ask me what was new and how I was doing. His smile was one that made everyone else smile. I will miss him, but I know someday I will see him again. I will keep him in my prayers every night. Please try to remember that all of his questions are answered now. I know now that Kelly has another guardian angel watching over her. Paul, we love you, and we will miss you. Until we meet again.
Love,
MaDukes

Tony and Joan Dignoti

March 30, 2008

Dear Paul and Kristina- Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis & Lynn Callnan

March 30, 2008

Dear Cavalieri family,
My husband, Dennis & I, had the plaesure of meeting both Paul's on Saturday evening -Judd St. in Bristol.
We are rocked by this news and send our deepest sympathy to you all. We always believed there was hope and never will forget either of you. Unfortunately, a beautiful life has been lost, but hopefully Paul has moved on to a better place and his spirit will not be forgotten. Peace be with you at this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dennis & Lynn Callnan

Paul Conforto

March 30, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Donna Salerno/DiGregorio

March 30, 2008

LETTER FROM HEAVEN

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God

above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was

through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you.

It's good to have you back again, you were missed while

you were gone. As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to

do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to

flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving

years. Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain. Remember

there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is

o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to

climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;

That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain;

Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life was worthwhile.

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;

Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got Me on

your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go....from that body to be

free. Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to Me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)

©Copyright 1998-2008


My prayers are with you all!

Gail & Al Nevins

March 30, 2008

We are stunned and saddened by the news of the loss of your precious son. May the Lord, in all His mercy, recieve Paul into the glory of His Kingdom and console you in your grief over his loss.

kevin duffy

March 30, 2008

Paul, I'm very sorry to hear about your son.

Anthony Oates

March 30, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Anthony Oates

March 30, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mary lupo

March 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family.

Matt Skehan WHS '04

March 30, 2008

Sincere condolences to the entire Cavalieri family. Paul's contribution to WHS sports will always be remembered - he was a champion. May he rest in peace.

Cindy&Fred Lynn Bereaved Parents Middlesex Chapter

March 30, 2008

We understand as our son gained his wings in 2003. Our children are the light of our hearts and when we are left to grieve them we can feel so alone with the overwhelming pain of loss, please know you are not. As the world returns to normal for others, we are near if you ever need. During this time hold each other close and we will hold you in our prayers.

Deborah Gigliuto

March 30, 2008

Dear Paul & family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. When someone you treasure becomes a memory, your memories become your treasures.

Wishing you peace & serenity,
Debbie Santilli-Gigliuto

ron dobmeier

March 30, 2008

PAUL; so sorry for your loss, may god be with you at this time. Ron Dobmeier

Carmen Tata & Family

March 30, 2008

Please accept our sincere condolences. Although it has been many years, your family has always been in our thoughts.

Gerald Horan

March 30, 2008

Dear Kris and Paul,

It saddened us to hear about the loss of your dear son Paul. To loose a child has to be the hardest thing to experience. We will be praying and thinking of you and your family during this very sad time. Gerry and Linda Horan

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