Giancarlo Cavatore Obituary

GIANCARLO CAVATORE, 65, passed away on November 19, 2005. Giancarlo was born in Bolzano, Italy on September 19, 1940. As a young man, he traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina where he met and married Ana Proske. They had two children, Dolores and Federico. After the family's move to Houston, Giancarlo became a successful entrepreneur, owning several retail stores and restaurants, including Ma Maison, Cavatore Italian Restaurant and La Tour d'Argent. Giancarlo spent much of his free time traveling the world in search of beautiful objects of art. Among his many accomplishments, he was an avid collector and restorer of Old Master paintings, a two-time marathoner and a black belt in karate, representing the United States in international competition in Russia. Above all, his greatest passion was his family. He cherished his wife and children and was a loving and caring husband and father. Giancarlo is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Ana; their two children, Dolores and Federico; his brother and sister in Italy, Federico, Sr. and Bianca Angelini; his mother-in-law and father-in-law in Argentina, Albert and Edith Proske; his son-in-law John Tobola; loved ones around the world; and his chocolate lab, Bella. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Giancarlo's life at a memorial service in Houston on Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. at J.B. Earthman Funeral Home, 5740 San Felipe. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be made in Giancarlo's name to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. We would like to thank our family and friends for their support and love during this difficult time.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26, 2005.

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Patrick and Connie

November 27, 2005

Dolores, John and Cavatore Family:

Our thoughts are with you.

Jeff Gimpel

November 26, 2005

John & Dolores:

Many thanks for forwarding me the obituary of your father. Prior to meeting your father, from your many stories about him, I could tell he had seemed to be such a fascinating and passionate individual with a great zest for life. Meeting him during your wedding week in Argentina, and having had the chance to speak with him, and of course hearing his speech at the wedding dinner (who could forget his speaking about Dolores and the first time he saw her as a baby at the hospital) reinforced that view. But that simple description of his life in the obituary, which I suppose in most cases is eventually how each of our respective life experiences during this short time on earth are summed up and categorized for the final time for the world to see, really drove the point home. From a quick glance at your father's obituary, one recognizes that your father was really a man with a zest for life and for living life to the fullest...and for seeking the diversity of life experiences. Born in South Tirol in Italy, moving to Argentina, moving to America, successful entrepreneur, pursuing his art hobbies with vigor (which one can't help but notice in your beautiful "home-museum") and even karate...and of course, having a loving family who thought the world of him. Wow, he really seemed to pack things in...in the short course of 65 years...

Too often, people get in a groove -- whether it be children, working a lot or even at times a relationship -- and this seems to consume them, it becomes an all-consuming excuse not to live the life one wants to live. Tomorrow, next week, next year, down the road, etc.. If only..., I can't..., its not a good time to.., that will have to wait until.., work keeps me so busy there wasn't time...and so on... Such grooves, however, prevent most of us from leading the lives we'd really like to live...and as these grooves become habit, it gets increasingly hard to break the mold.

Every now and then, its good to be reminded that it doesn't have to be this way, that we don't have to fall into the mold, but rather that we can make the mold in the likeness of our own choosing. And also to be reminded that each of us really has the ability - to the extent we are willing or want to do so - to be the captain of our own unfettered lives. It seems to me your father's life is just such a useful reminder--it is for me. Although I'm sure it must be extremely difficult for you both right now, especially given the unexpectedness of it all, I hope your knowledge and celebration of the richness of your father's life will make his passing in the course of time easier to accept and that in time when you reflect back on him that it brings you joy and not the sadness and sense of loss you currently feel.

My deepest sympathies to each of you and the entire Cavatore family.

Cristina Cavatore

November 25, 2005

Carissimo Zio,

thankyou for your love and caring, for that magical sparkle in your eyes, for your smile, for always having been there for me, your brother and my mother.....for your generosity, kindness and warmth....and for the countless memories that I will always cherish...you will always be in my heart.....la tua cri

November 25, 2005

your compassion for exquisite foods and art will be enstilled in others for many years to come. you will be missed

Wendi Jones

November 25, 2005

Giancarlo,

I will miss your smiling face when I'm walking around the lake at Ethan's Glen. Thank you for sharing your joy with me whenever Bella was playing with Morgan. Ana, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dolores Cavatore

November 25, 2005

Daddy

I miss you so much. I hope that you are surrounded by all of our loved ones who have made the journey before you. I love you with all of my heart. Dolo.

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