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Richard Frank Cavaliere Sr., of Springdale, went peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eva Marie Cavaliere. He is survived by his four children, Mary (Vic) Spinabelli, Richard (Deborah) Cavaliere Jr., Chris (Diane) Cavaliere and Catherine (Fred) Ottaviani; his sisters-in-law, Mary Catherine (John) Gibson and Jean Louise (Joe) Walkiewicz; 11 grandchildren, Matthew, Vico, Lauren, Lindsay, Ricky, Joey, Colin, Cameron, Caitlin, Carley and Carter; and one great-granddaughter, Elia. Richard was born in 1930 in Arnold, to the late Lucy Nicastro Cavaliere and Frank Cavaliere. He was their youngest child and only son, and grew up with three sisters, Jane Sarso, Margaret Chipoletti and Sue Artowsky. Following his high school graduation, Richard worked for the Chambers Glass Company and then Allegheny Ludlum for a few years. It was during that time that he attended a local dance where he met his future wife and lifelong love, Eva O'Neil West. When asked how he proposed, he'd often say with a laugh and a shrug, "I don't remember asking her to marry me, she just told me we were going to." But before they got their chance, Richard was drafted in the Korean War and sent off to be stationed in Alaska. He spent his time there causing trouble and complaining about the food, which eventually landed him a job as a cook. After becoming, in his words, "the best cook they had," he got permission to return home for his long-awaited wedding with Eva, where he fainted at the altar, and had to be revived with smelling salts. Maybe he skipped breakfast that morning, or maybe he just couldn't believe his luck. The two honeymooned in New York before Richard resumed his service in Alaska. Upon his return, Richard got a job with Westinghouse and they bought the home in Springdale where they would raise their four children and live out the rest of their lives together. It isn't easy to capture Richard's calm spirit and appreciation for the simple things in life, but here are some of the many joys he found during his time here: drinking IC Light while watching the Steelers or Pirates, growing every vegetable under the sun in his garden, painting goofy faces onto Halloween pumpkins, singing in the church choir, cooking eggplant, putting Sambuca in his coffee, watching Judy Garland sing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", traveling the world with his wife, Eva, and, later, looking through old photographs and reminiscing about her. During her final years, Richard proved to be a devoted husband and loving caretaker for Eva, and when she passed on she took a part of him with her. Richard's family is comforted in knowing that he is finally reunited with her after 10 years apart, and just in time for their 70th wedding anniversary, though for his sake we hope there were smelling salts on hand. Friends are welcome for visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in the CHARLES B. JARVIE SPRINGDALE FUNERAL HOME INC., 801 Pittsburgh St. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in St. Alphonsus/Guardian Angel Parish, and burial to follow in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Everyone is asked to please meet at church and follow Covid-19 protocols. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or St. Alphonsus Church. www.jarviefuneralhome.com.
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Very sorry to hear about Mr. Cavaliere.. He was so easy going and fun to run into. R.I.P. Mr. Cavaliere
Jerry Osan
jerry osan
Friend
January 29, 2022
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 28, 2022
Cassie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and you all have my condolences.
Michael Onufer
January 27, 2022
My sincere condolences to his family...I remember uncle Dick and Aunt Eva with so many memories filled with love. Even tho I did not remain a part of the family, I never forgot their love. My love to all.
Beryle Greenwald
Family
January 27, 2022
My heart is sad. Rich was the best guy I ever worked with. He helped me when I needed help and he was alot of fun. I know he's with God.
Terry Solomon (Westinghouse)
Work
January 27, 2022
So sorry to hear about my uncle's passing. He was a very good man and a wonderful uncle. I have many good memories as I was growing up when our family gathered at Grandma Cavaliers and he was among us along with Aunt Eva. You are blessed to live with such good memories of a wonderful father grandfather and great-grandfather.
Lucille Chipoletti Thomas
January 27, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. I remember Mr. Cavaliere as always being such a kind man and a calming presence ~ and both your mom and dad were always very friendly "neighbors" as they would take their walks on Elwyn Avenue! May God grant you peace, and may your many happy memories of a life well lived sustain you.
Susan Hutzler Venatta
January 27, 2022
My dad just told me and I´m so sorry to hear this. I remember what a funny guy he was from our Christmas family gatherings when I was little. At first at our great grandma´s house and then later rotating through all the siblings houses. I have really fond memories of those Christmases and they were so much fun when I was a kid. My dad recently gave me some pictures from my childhood and they include pictures of those Christmases and of all of you. I am so thankful to have been a small part of it so long ago and to have known him just a little bit. And I am so sorry for your loss and I´m so, so sad too. If I had known sooner I would´ve definitely tried to make it up there for the funeral. (I´m in North Carolina). I´ll be thinking and praying for all of you today and tomorrow.
Michelle Heuser Watkins
Family
January 27, 2022
I did not know Mr. Cavaliere, but I read his obituary, and I'm sorry that I never got to meet him. God Bless
I'm sorry for your loss.
Lisa
January 26, 2022
Such a pleasant and friendly man. I remember when we were all younger, we would run into you in Wildwood, NJ. Must have had vacation at the same time. And little Cassie at St. Alphonsus. Nice family.
Carolyn Strawoet
School
January 26, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. I pray the fond memories you hold in your heart give you comfort during this difficult time.
Mary (Funkhouser) Valicenti
Friend
January 26, 2022
RIP Dick. Your times with Toge and Marie were timeless. Eva and you were some of their closest friends.
Todd Clark
January 26, 2022
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