Richard E. Cavalier, Sr., 79, of New Castle passed away the afternoon of January 11, 2014 at his residence.
He was born May 31, 1934 in New Castle and was the son of the late Nicholas and Lucy Magliery Cavalier. On August 22, 1959 he married his wife, the former Mary Ann Sheridan. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2009.
Mr. Cavalier retired from the US Postal Service; Mahoningtown Station where he worked as a clerk. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the VFW Post #315. Richard was an avid golfer; playing in many local leagues and had served as president for various leagues over the years. He was Catholic and a member of the St. Marguerites Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who’s greatest joy was the time spent with his family; especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by four children, Richard Cavalier, Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Spotsylvania, VA, Chris Cavalier and wife Susie of Garner, NC, Jan Cavalier of New Castle and Beth Caravella and husband Jim of New Castle and four grandchildren, Aleigha Cavalier, Amber Wall, Carley Price and Chase Caravella.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Romanio; a brother, John Cavalier and an infant son, Scott Joseph Cavalier.
Visitation will be Monday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 941 S. Mill Street. A blessing service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Father William Siple of St. Vitus Church will officiate. Interment will be in the veterans section of Parkside Cemetery.
