Tony Cavalier Obituary

Name: Visitation for Tony Cavalier
Start: 2023-12-13T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-12-13T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home Inc

Cavalier Tony Age 77, December 6, 2023. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Joe Cavalier and his sister Joanne Hinke. Tony is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 45 years Joan and their nephews Mike Merritt and Pete Ansell and niece Autumn Ansell. Tony is also survived by his nephew Jackie Hinke and niece Patty Hinke as well as great nieces Maggie, Molly, Mary Pat and Alma. Tony leaves behind his 2 kitties Luigi and Julianna. Tony was a lifelong resident of North Wildwood and was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1966-68 in Germany attaining the rank of Specialist E-5. Following his service in the Army Tony began his career with the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. He also served as a volunteer member of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Chief Cavalier began his service to the residents and visitors of North Wildwood in 1968. He served in every position on the beach patrol except for Medic/EMT, during his career. During his tenure, Chief Cavalier helped to develop thousands of young men and women into professional lifeguards. His efforts and leadership directly contributed to the saving of thousands of lives. Chief Cavalier was a pioneer in welcoming female lifeguards to what historically had been an all-male profession. North Wildwood now boasts one of the highest percentages of female lifeguards in the Country. Some of Chiefs favorite days in the summer were hosting the Beschen-Callahan Races and the Around the Island Row. He always enjoyed Christmas in July and the lifeguard ball. Every summer on the last day of rookie school, he would tell the rookies it would be "the best job you'll ever have". It certainly was for him! Tony Cavalier was born in Philadelphia, raised in Wildwood and lived in North Wildwood for 50 years. He graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at INGERSOLL GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME, 1201 Central Ave., North Wildwood, NJ. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Animal Outreach of West Cape May. Condolences may be sent to ingersollgreenwoodfh.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 11, 2023.

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Edward G Titterton III

December 20, 2023

Dear Mrs. Cavalier,

It was with great sadness that i learned just this morning of Tony's passing. He and I go back a long way on the beach (late 1960's), which he made accessible to those of us with limited mobility back when people were still debating curb cuts in large cities. I don't believe he ever got the credit he deserved for that, but it made a big difference for a lot of people and you should be proud of him.

Ed Titterton
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Renny Steele, Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Chief

December 13, 2023

To Joan and the Cavalier Family,

I and the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Tony. Tony and I both started our beach patrol careers in 1968. Over the years I came to respect and admire him for his unwavering resolve to always hold himself to the highest moral standard. He will be sorely missed.

Joan, please know that you and the entire Cavalier family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

December 11, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of God, family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Stan Bergman

December 10, 2023

Dear Joan and Cavalier family -
On behalf of the Ventnor City Beach Patrol l would like to express our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband , Tony .
As chief of the Ventnor Beach Patrol l had a great relationship with Tony and enjoyed working with him for many years . A good man - May he rest in peace -
With love and sympathy -
Stan Bergman

Sharon Morrow Sanfosso

December 9, 2023

Tony I will miss your wit, your long termed friendship and all th fun memories we have shared from 2nd grade through Goldey Beacom & up through our crying session at Cooper Hospital! You fought the good fight and I know you are at peace and pain free. Rest well my lovely, dearest friend! Sharon

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