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Michael Cavanagh Obituary
1945 - 2025
Amesbury - Michael J. Cavanagh, age 80, of Amesbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury. He was the husband of Patricia (MacLean) Cavanagh, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Somerville in 1945 to the late John and Gertrude (McKenna) Cavanagh, he had lived in Lynn for the greater part of his life.
Michael attended St. Pius V School and St. Mary's High School, graduating in 1962. His fondest memory was when St. Mary's played the combined Lynn Schools Football Team and won. He attended Northeastern University and then proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the 11th Armored Calvary from 1967-1969. He worked for the City of Lynn from 1970-1982 and was then a clerk at the Salem Post Office from 1982-2009 when he retired.
Michael enjoyed spending time at the Division 10 Hibernians, the Arena Café, the Porthole Pub, Sea Gaels in Nahant and Tony's Pub. He enjoyed all the friends he met and spent time with at those places.
In addition to his wife Patti, Michael leaves his daughters, Amy (Cavanagh) O'Neill and her husband Brian, and Molly Cavanagh and her fiancé Nico DiPrimo, his siblings, Mark Cavanagh and Maryann Cavanagh, and his sister-in-law, Jacquie Cavanagh. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Lennox and Declan O'Neill and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings, Paul Cavanagh, Jack Cavanagh and Cathy Quinlan. His warm laugh and gentle kindness will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Service Information: His funeral will be held on Monday at 9:30AM from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, Lynn at 10:30AM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-7PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of Mike's favorite charities, including but not limited to Tunnel to Towers, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Northeast Animal Shelter, or Operation HOH. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com
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Chaplian Bill Karabinos, 11th ACVVC
September 24, 2025
Patricia, Amy and Mollie, please accept the condolences of the Troopers of the 11th Armored Cavalry's veterans of Vietnam and Cambodia. Your husband and your daughter's father was a dedicated and hard-charging warrior, one of us, one of our own. He served courageously with the Legendary Blackhorse Regiment in the Regimental Headquarters Troop from 1967-1969. Michael will be remembered as an honorable trooper whose very presence brought comfort and support to his fellow troopers. He will be included on the Honor Role of our combat veterans, and honored at our next reunion, as well as other gatherings this coming year. His service highlighted his bravery and valor and was guided with the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. As grateful Americans we should all pause and salute a man who was willing to put his life on the line for his country. His eulogy captures the fidelity and greatness of a truly proud Blackhorse brother. As our Funeral Mass burial liturgy states: " ... his life has not ended, merely changed ..." and as we were together then in Vietnam, we will be together again in the life hereafter, warmly embraced in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
Tom Bourque
September 18, 2025
To our Honorary Classmate from LEHS Class of 1975, thanks always for your friendship. You were kind and wise for us and even wiser to find Patti. Rest in peace.
Marge Callahan
September 18, 2025
I was so sorry to read of your husband´s passing, Patti. I never had the pleasure of knowing him but that´s my loss. His was a life of service and courage. My condolences to you and your girls.
Solimine Funeral Homes - Broadway
September 17, 2025
The Solimine Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make this difficult period more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime, as we are always available for you.
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