Paul Francis Cavanaugh

Paul Francis Cavanaugh obituary, Purvis, MS

Paul Francis Cavanaugh

Paul Cavanaugh Obituary

Visit the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue - Biloxi website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Paul Francis Cavanaugh, age 77, of Purvis, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Cavanaugh is preceded in death by his parents, John Cavanaugh and Claudia Lavo Cavanaugh.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 40 years, Nancy Willis Cavanaugh; sister, Ann Burke; and brother, Michael F. Cavanaugh. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi followed by a 2:30 pm graveside service at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Paul Francis Cavanaugh.



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