Nancy T. Cavallo

Nancy T. Cavallo (nee Spagnola), longtime Maple Shade resident passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was 90. Nancy grew up in South Camden where her grandmother had lived next door and other family just around the corner. She attended Camden High School “Castle on the Hill” where she was the first in her family to graduate. She later met her loving husband Frank “Hank” Cavallo, became married, and moved with their three children to Maple Shade.

Daughter of the late Mary and John Spagnola; wife of the late Frank “Hank” Cavallo; aunt of the late Kathy Bonomo and Barry McCrory ; she is survived by her three loving children, Lucille Cavallo, Joann Mulroney (Mark), Joseph Cavallo (Cheri); beloved grandchildren, Nicole McKenzie (Joseph), Joseph Cavallo, Phillip DeMaio, Mark (Maureen) Mulroney, Michael (Sarah) Mulroney, Danielle (Brian) Rahill, Timothy Mulroney, Joseph Mulroney, cherished great-grandchildren, Isla, Jack, Daniel, Henry, Francesca, Jacqueline, Luke, Rylee, Kennedie, Bailey; nieces, Linda Barringer (Jadie), Barbara Cavallo, Michelle Oneal, Stacey Van Artsdalen ; Cousins Emma Verbit, Marianne Tursi, Joseph (Cathy) Fanelli, Marie (Bob) Kuzmarski, of whom she looked upon as siblings. Godchildren Donna Clark, Tina Adams, James Ryan. Nancy cherished many nieces and nephews and cousins. Throughout the course her life, Nancy embraced many as her own  nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Nancy worked in her family’s fruit and produce store as a young girl.  She was a homemaker and a secretary for an attorney in Camden while raising her children.  Later she was employed as a settlement clerk for a title company that enabled her to meet and help many people buying their first home.  

Nancy became an active member of her community. She was involved in the E.B. Haig Elementary PTA as Past President, the Jaycee-etts, and a Brownie leader for the Girl Scouts. She had also continued her volunteer work for the Maple Shade Board of Education, was an Alto in the O.L.P.H. Choir, an active member of the Maple Shade Lions Club, and classroom assistant at Yocum Elementary in the Kindergarten and First Grade classes well into her 80’s.

Nancy loved children, family and helping her neighbors.

She enjoyed the beauty of her flowers and vegetable garden. She also took pride in preparing, cooking,  and serving her family, friends, and community.  Her laughter,  smile and compassion will always be remembered along with her love for ice cream and chocolate.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 am, Wednesday, January 18th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 East Main Street Maple Shade. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 pm and again Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 am, MARK C.TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 38 North Forklanding Road, Maple Shade. Donations can be made in Nancy’s memory to her church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.