NICHOLAS JOSEPH "CHIEF" CAIVANO

CAIVANO, NICHOLAS JOSEPH "CHIEF" 81 - of Absecon, went home to be with our Lord, Monday, March 12, 2012. Born in Millburn, he grew up there before moving to Absecon 52 years ago. He was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the Air National Guard. He also continued working for the Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, as a civil engineer, until his retirement in 1985. Mr. Caivano was a known for his devotion to Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Absecon, where he served as a eucharistic minister, did carpentry projects as well as being involved in other projects at the church. He also utilized his carpentry at home, building furniture and houses of his children, Matt and Nancy. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed golfing and enjoyed being with his family. He is predeceased by his wife, Helena and his sister-in-law, Phyllis. He is survived by his children, David (Gina), Matthew (Alice), Nicholas Jr. (Aricia) and Nancy; his sister and brothers, Millie (Sam), Rocco, Danny (Joe), Joe (Carol); and his grandchildren, Kyle, Nicholas and Justin. Visitation will be 9:45AM to 10:45AM, Saturday, March 17, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Avenue, Absecon, NJ 08201. A mass will immediately follow at 11AM. Burial will follow at Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery, Estell Manor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, 6735 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234. For online condolences and tributes, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com