Obituary of Gerald Joseph Cavanaugh

GERALD JOSEPH CAVANAUGH Florida- Gerald Joseph Cavanaugh, Sr., 83, a native of Watervliet, New York, passed away September 6, 2017, at his home in Wellington, Florida, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Watervliet, graduating from LaSalle Institute. After serving in the U.S. Army, he graduated from Canton Agricultural and Technical Institute. He enjoyed a long and successful career with the General Electric Corporation, including the award of a patent for television design innovation. His career as a draftsman took him to Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut, Florida, even Singapore. He is survived by his wife, the former Carol Ann Bateman; his daughters, Cathleen (Donald) Savage of Colorado, Kelly (Shannon) West of Mulberry, FL, and Tracy (John) Callahan of Wellington, FL; his son Gerald J. (Marion) Cavanaugh, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA; seven grand children; two sisters, Mary Ellen (Frank) Anastasi of Syracuse, NY and Margaret (Jack) Poulin of Latham NY; two brothers, Brian (Barbara) Cavanaugh of Latham and Michael (Kathy) Cavanaugh of Slingerlands; and more than 20 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mayor James F Cavanaugh, Sr, and Margaret M Hayes of Watervliet, NY, and his brother, James F Cavanaugh, Jr., also of Watervliet, NY. His remains will be cremated and interred at the South Florida National Cemetery in Palm Beach County. For information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.