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Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John F. and Agnes (Turbitt) Cavanagh. He was the husband of the late Helen F. (King) Cavanagh and the late Margaret (Burke) King-Cavanagh.
He is survived by three sons, John of Fredericksburg, VA, Paul and Michael of Smithfield, one daughter Eileen of Matunuck, one brother William of Southington, CT, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was the father of the late Thomas Cavanagh. He was the brother of the late Sister Mary Rose Agnes, RSM; Agnes Lally, Ellen Isacco, and Joseph V. and Paul A. Cavanagh.
After attending Providence College and Rhode Island School of Design, John worked as a designer for Gorham Manufacturing Company. With his brother Paul, he founded Cavanagh Company, the world's largest supplier of communion bread. At Cavanagh Company, they operated a Liturgical Arts Studio producing countless artifacts for churches and schools.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, High Street, Wakefield at 10 AM. Burial to follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of AssisiChurch, 114 High St., Wakefield RI 02879. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
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Henry & Paula Thayer
May 6, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of you Dad. He was a great man, a very generous man to his family of St. Francis/St. Romuald Parish. We worked together on many fundraisers. His best attribute to us was his humble and unassuming manner. He will be missed.
BOB REILLY
May 1, 2007
I HAD MADE A PREVIOUS ENTRY AND HOPED TO BE WELL ENOUGH TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL FOR MY GREAT UNCLE. HOWEVER, I AM UNDER TREATMENT FOR HEART PROBLEMS, PROSTRATE CANCER,COLON CANCER AND SKIN CANCER, FOOT PROBLEMS AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER PROBLEMS TOO NUMEROUS TO BORE ALL WITH. I JUST WAS NOT UP HEALTH WISE TO MAKE THE SIX TO SEVEN HOUR RIDE FROM KEENE,N.H.! I WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES.
Ruth Mullen
April 30, 2007
Dear Cavanagh Family
My deepest sympathies on John's passing. He was such a wonderful man. I just got back from abroad on Saturday and am so sorry to have missed the funeral. Please call on me for any assistance. Sincerely, Ruth Mullen
Maureen Reilly
April 28, 2007
To my Cavanagh cousins:
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of your father. I always greatly admired Uncle John's humble and quiet spirit. His talents, generosity and faith will remain as his most profound legacy.
I am sorry I was not able to attend his services, as I now live in Seattle, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
James and Rosemarie Ferolito
April 27, 2007
To Paul, Mike and family
I'm so sorry to have read this morning of your Dad's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you as we can not be at the services since we are in Austin, Texas.
ROBERT E. REILLY
April 26, 2007
UNCLE JOHN WAS THE MOST UNFORGETABLE CHARACTER I EVER MET. HE WAS SUCH AN OUTSTANDING CHRISTIAN GENTLEMAN AND WAS VERY GENEROUS WITH HIS TIME AND WORLDLY GOODS. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM.
Clint and Rosemary Wynne
April 26, 2007
We offer our sympathy, and we are certain that members of the Cavanagh family are most grateful for having been blessed by sharing the life of John F. Cavanagh. John was filled with His Holy Spirit, and shared his Faith and material resources with many, in a quiet and meaningful way. We pray, with confidence, that John's soul now rests in peace.
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