Dorothy M. Cavaliere

She was born on November 29, 1940, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Benny) Kovach and the beloved wife of the late Louis P. Cavaliere, with whom she shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.

Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, Aunt and friend. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life— jigsaw puzzles, playing baseball, sharing stories and spending time outdoors. She cherished quiet evenings on her back deck with a glass of wine and her favorite birds for company. Her love for fishing and camping was only rivaled by her lifelong adoration of Elvis Presley and Brenda Lee. Dottie was known for her chocolate chip cookies and Cavaliere cake on every occasion. Dorothy looked forward to the day she would once again dance with the love of her life.

Dorothy was predeceased by her son Michael Cavaliere, grandson Michael Cavaliere Jr., son-in-law’s Tom Kilmurray and Wayne F. Heenan, sisters Mary Halaip (Bernard), Veronica Firer (George), and Theresa Cunningham (David); brothers Michael Kovach (Annie), John Kovach (Beverly), and Stephen Kovach; brother-in-law Robert Card and niece Sharon Cunningham.

She leaves behind her daughters Jo Ann Simon Kilmurray, Debra Heenan, Susan Cavaliere, and Karen Urbani (Alessandro); her beloved grandchildren Danielle Agudelo (Daniel), Jennifer Yokell (Greg), William Simon, Kelsey Crone, Samantha Heenan (Nicholas), Louis Heenan (Hannah), Isabella Urbani, and Alex Urbani; as well as her cherished great-grandchildren Esther, Elijah, Jayden, Josephine, Parker, Elowyn, Wyatt, Vaeda, and Grayson.

Dorothy is also survived by her sister Anna Card, brother Robert Kovach (Carol), sister-in-law Jerrie, two goddaughters Brenda and Donna, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Dorothy’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her strength, warmth, and unwavering love leave a legacy that will never be forgotten.

Calling hours will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe. Funeral Service will follow at 12 PM. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, 2610 Nichols Avenue, Stratford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent Medical Center: www.stvincents.org/donate Online condolences may be made at www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com