Richard A. "Tony" Cavallero

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Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Richard Cavallero Obituary

Richard A. "Tony" Cavallero

AGE: 94 • Perth Amboy

Richard A. "Tony" Cavallero, 94 of Perth Amboy, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Amboy Care Center, Perth Amboy with his family by his side. Tony was born in Port Reading before moving to Woodbridge and then to Perth Amboy. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army and received the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was employed by Leon Sewitch & Sons in Perth Amboy as a Foreman for over 30 years. He retired in 1981. Tony was a member and shop Stewart of Laborers Union, Local 72, a Counselor at the Salvation Army in Perth Amboy, past president of Stack - Hansen Housing Resident Counsel, a member of the American Legion. Post 45 and a parishioner of Blessed John Paul II Parish at St. Mary's Church.

He is preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary (nee Kibala); loving son of Alfredo and Filomena (nee Racca); dear brother of Armando, James, Alfred, Dominic Cavallero and Marion Zega and Dorothy Mesar. He is survived by his beloved children Kathleen and her husband Anthony Pellegrino, Richard and his wife Chong AE Cavallero; cherished brother of Florence Zega, Adeline Muzycka, Jean Maskall and Robert Cavallero; adored grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2.

We begin to leave on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 9:15 am from the Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay Street, Perth Amboy for a funeral mass at 10:00 am at Blessed John Paul II Parish at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be at St., James Cemetery. Visiting is on Friday from 2 ~ 4 & 7 ~ 9pm.

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Published by Home News Tribune from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Cavallero

13 Entries

Shay Keller

August 1, 2023

The Community Room at the Hanson Building that was dedicated to you, had been renovated. Your plaque to my dismay was not rehung when the job was completed. I don´t attend many of the festivities held there, but the last one I did, staff from the Housing Authorities noticed it was missing. It reappeared suddenly and was hung back in its rightful place. It was in a closet in the room. Rest In Peace Ritchie and hope you´re playing cards with my Dad in Heaven

Jim Cavallero

July 17, 2021

Still miss you Uncle Tony. I have many special memories of you and would love to have another time of discussion with you. The first thing I'd ask is how did you retire at such a young age and what did you do to stay busy in those retirement years? :-) Rest in peace Uncle - by now you and your brothers have all found each other once again and are probably still giving your sisters a rough time. :-)

July 26, 2014

I will miss your smiling face and the many chats we had. Love you. Rest in peace. Doreen

Bob Cavallaro

July 26, 2014

Uncle Tony we will miss you dearly. I have so many memories from growing up. You always made everyone feel special and that is a gift I will never forget.

Bob Cavallaro

Bob Zega

July 25, 2014

Uncle "Tony" was a WWII vet who fought his way across the South Pacific and was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. He was one of the lucky ones who came home to live a full life. We should never forget MEN like Richard Cavallero who fought so we could live free. You were a good man Uncle Tony and will be missed by all.
Rest in peace, nephew Robert Zega

July 23, 2014

We will miss you Uncle Tony! My father told me a story of how when you were interviewed as a WW2 hero, you would always would reply "the heroes are still there". Much love and gratitude for your service, family love and citizenship. Cindy Cavallaro Day

Pat isenberg

July 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss Pastor Jim

Shay Keller

July 23, 2014

Dear Richie my dad,Anthony will miss your card playing and the trips to AC and of course the many wonderful parties you planned at the Hansen building. Two WWII veterans had a lot to talk about.It's so hard to see the "Real Men" leave this earth and we will surely miss him.He was so very proud of his grandchildren. RIP PURPLE HEART VETERAN!

Jim Cavallero

July 23, 2014

May you go find your brothers and have a party in heaven! Say a special hello to my Pop for me. We will all miss you Uncle Tony.

martin irizarry

July 23, 2014

Thank you for being there for me you are and will always be my guardian angel who saved my life thank you my dear friend may the angels guide you home safely r.i p my friend.