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Richard Cavaliere Obituary
Richard "Dick" Allen Cavaliere passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on March 10th, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born in Schenectady, New York on April 27th 1941 and was the beloved husband of Marianne Cavaliere for over 49 years. He was the youngest of seven children born to the late Angelo and Constance Cavaliere.
Upon graduating from Seattle University, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the United States Army Signal Corps and assigned to the 101st Airborne. During his military service he was deployed to Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Dick's professional life was spent in the insurance industry working for New York Life, The Guardian, and prior to his retirement, The Washington Dental Insurance Agency.
Dick was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He married the love of his life, Marianne Cavaliere, on June 12th 1965 in Butte, Montana. Dick cherished spending time with his children and their spouses Richard Cavaliere Jr. (Kellie), Beth Rosson (Rob) and Michael Cavaliere (Carey) and his grandchildren Alexandra and Tessa Rosson, Caroline Cavaliere, and Brandon and Ryan Johnson. He was a fixture at many a youth game, piano recital, concert and school events.
Dick loved to travel and Italy was his favorite vacation spot. He loved to cook and spent the last several years perfecting his family recipes. An avid dog lover he could often be found walking in Kirkland with his Yellow Lab Lola.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Friday, March 20th at 11:00am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7045 120th Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98033 with a reception to follow in the Parish Center. In lieu of flowers , the family requests a donation be made to HopeLink (www.hope-link.org) or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
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Frank Falvo
March 9, 2021
HE WAS THE BEST OF THE BEST I think about him often. Birthday coming soon
Karen Ottoson
April 1, 2015
So sad to hear of Dick's passing. I worked with him at New York Life and have many found memories and his great sense of humor.
March 16, 2015
A super guy best friends with my brothers very respectful family .his sister was my favorite married to my brother I loved this family . Stefanie Falvo Vaentino
Jay and Sharon Creasy
March 16, 2015
To the Cavaliere Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May you cherish the memories. It is difficult to loss the a loved one. I pray for comfort during your time of sorrow.
Bev Reyhons
March 16, 2015
Never met anyone who didn't love this man!!!
Walt Hossfeld
March 16, 2015
Marianne--so sorry to here about Dick. He was a good member of New York Life. Very loyal, always willing to help everyone with a smile on his face. My prayers go out to you and the family.
Jo Falvo Riley
March 16, 2015
May he Rest in Peace. My heart goes out to the family..
March 16, 2015
I have known dickie all my life. He was a great athlete
and gentlemen I'm honored to say that he was a life long friend. he will be missed
frank falvo
Tom Eichorst
March 16, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family. Knew Dick but a short time and found him to be truly wonderful person. We will miss having the opportunity to travel with him.
Tom Eichorst & Kathy Downes
John & Janet Eichorst
Rod Wentworth
March 16, 2015
Dick was one of a kind. Kind, honest, and genuinely cared about everyone he met. Meeting him for business was like time with your favorite uncle. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to spend time with him.
Brenda Bogdanovich Berlin
March 16, 2015
What a genuine guy with an extraordinary spirit and smile. Heaven is richer now!
Kevin Simon
March 16, 2015
Although sometimes harsh, always fair, honest, and with integrity. I hadn't seen Dick for several years but, I thought of him often and even inquired about him recently. I will always remember him fondly and respectfully. My heart goes out to his family. You were very lucky to have had him in your lives. I consider myself lucky for having him briefly in mine. He'll be very difficult for me to forget.
March 15, 2015
Dick was a super guy and I was delighted to have contracted him with NYL back in 1968 He was a great agent and later became a production supervisor. With his super spouse Marianne it was always a pleasure.
He was with us for 25 years. Dick may you rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven.
Hal Cline, Fox Island, WA
March 15, 2015
a great guy and well liked by all the new york life agents. will miss him!! cleo hill ,fellow nylic, now living in pensacola, fl
Mickie and Gary Groth
March 15, 2015
What fond memories we have of Dick. Full of life, laughter and love. We treasure the years and moments we shared with your family while raising "perfect" children in Kirkdland. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Creager
March 15, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about Dick. I enjoyed working with him many years ago at New York Life. He had a great work ethic and we could always count on his great sense of humor.
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