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Salvatore "Sammy" Cavallaro
1942 - 2019
Salvatore "Sammy" Cavallaro
1942 - 2019
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BORN
1942
DIED
2019
Salvatore Cavallaro Obituary
January 21, 1942 - December 25, 2019
Chester, NY
Salvatore "Sammy" Cavallaro of Chester, NY entered into rest on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was 77 years old. He was co-owner of Cavallaro Farms Goshen, NY.
The son of Anthony James and Frieda Buda Cavallaro, he was born on January 21, 1942 in Goshen, NY.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Cavallaro; daughters, Robyn Cavallaro, Jacquelyn Cavallaro and Doug Thompson; son, Christopher Cavallaro and Cindy Knight; grandchildren: Savannah Dagele and husband, Jonathan, Sam Cavallaro Turpening, Austin Cavallaro Whatley, Cole Cavallaro Whatley; great-granddaughter, Clara Rae Dagele; brother, John Cavallaro and wife, Marion; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 29 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 22 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921. A funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, December 30 at St. Joseph Church, 20 Glenmere Ave., Florida, NY. Cremation will be held privately.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905; Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home; to send a condolence online, or for directions please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com
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Eileen McMahon
January 1, 2020
Dear Robin, Jacquelyn, Christopher and Kathy,My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Father and Husband. I have many fond memories of sitting around your kitchen table while he made us all laugh. He was the quintessential cool Dad. The best was when he stepped in to coach our sad basketball team. May he rest in peace. Praying for you. With love,Eileen(Flood) McMahon.
Linda & Rocco Manno
December 28, 2019
As a classmate of Sam & Kathy's at Chester High School I have to say Sam never changed. When our paths crossed throughout our adulthood he would still joke,laugh and smile as he always did. He was the bright spot in every ones day. I thought he was invincible, too happy with life to let anything take him down. I am devastated for Kathy, their children and Grandchildren.
Rocky and I extend our deepest sympathies to the
Cavallaro Family.
May you keep the laughter going in heaven,Sam!
Marian and Tom Zangrillo & Family
December 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Cavallaro Family. We will all miss Sammy's great sense of humor. Kerner Drive will be a lot less enjoyable without him. He would always stop and chat whenever we saw him and we would walk away laughing every time. He will be sorely missed.
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Veronica DiFalco ( Sheehan)
December 28, 2019
Robyn I am so very sorry to hear about your father. I always remember him having such a big smile all the time. I know you were very close to him just from our younger years in softball. Know that he is still always with you and let God guide you and your family through this difficult time. My condolences to your entire family. I am here if you ever need to talk, cry etc. ❤❤ Big Hugs
December 28, 2019
As a classmate of Sam & Kathy's I have to say Sam never changed. We crossed paths throughout our adulthood and he was always joking, smiling, laughing and making others laugh. He was the bright spot in every ones day. I always thought he was invincible, so happy with life that nothing could bring him down. I am devastated for Kathy and their family.
Rocky and I extend our deepest sympathies to the
Cavallaro Family.
Love Rocco and Linda Manno
Claudette Contorino
December 27, 2019
My Deepest Sympathy to the Cavallaro family....... claudette contorino
Brian & Dottie Slattery
December 27, 2019
Kathy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sammie was such a nice person and always keeping us laughing
Brian & Dottie Slattery
December 27, 2019
Tom & Barbara Herrmann
December 27, 2019
We r so sorry for your loss Sammy was such a good. and funny guy. He will surely be missed. Tom and Barbara Herrmann
Linda Sisco
December 27, 2019
I have fond memories of Sammy. I am thankful that I had the privilege to know him.
Robyn Cavallaro
December 26, 2019
My father was larger than life itself. His infectious personality and an amazing sense of humor had a profound effect on my life and my children.
I am heartbroken. You will live on in our memories.
His favorite place Eagle Beach Aruba
Robyn Cavallaro
December 26, 2019
His favorite place Eagle Beach Aruba
Robyn Cavallaro
December 26, 2019
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