Michael J. Cavanaugh

1929 - 2022

Michael Joseph Cavanaugh, 92, It is with a heavy heart we mourn the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Son of the late Michael and Rhea (Riopel) Cavanaugh, he was born on March 1, 1929, in Palmer.
Michael enlisted in the Army and served his country proudly during World War II and then in the Korean War and the National Guard. After his dedicated service, he went on to work for many years as a project manager for New England Power Services, now known as National Grid.
Michael will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including his loving wife of over 67 years, Marjorie (Underwood) Cavanaugh; his sons Michael Cavanaugh (Monique) of West Springfield, Kevin Cavanaugh (Claire) of Novato, CA, Colin Cavanaugh of Three Rivers; his daughter, Rhea Callahan (Richard) of Palmer; his 8 grandchildren, Shannon, Jake(Jaimi),Carly, Keith, Sean, Ellie, Michael and Shevonne and 4 great grandchildren, Amy, Josh, Wally and Graysen; his siblings; Geraldine Spodarek, Garrett Cavanaugh, Theresa Petroshewicz, Patrick Cavanaugh, Rhea Dornhoferr, Ellen Cavanaugh and Linda France; as well as many extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, Michael is predeceased by his siblings Rosemary Conlin and Joseph Cavanaugh.
Michael was a dedicated friend and devoted family member. He loved to golf and share stories, jokes, and time with friends and family. He was fond of saying “Be good to each other” and he did that every day.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 5pm-7pm at Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home, 1475 N Main Street. Friends and family are invited to meet at the funeral home the following morning Thursday, February 17th at 8:45am for a funeral procession to St. Thomas Church, 1076 Thorndike St. Palmer. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will begin at 10am. Reception to follow at Amvets Post 74. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, The Michael Cavanaugh Scholarship Fund
240 Sykes St, Palmer, MA 01069 or AMVETS Post 74, 2150 Main St, Three Rivers, MA 01080