Anthony Tinker J. LaCava

Anthony J. (Tony) LaCava entered into eternal peace on March 22, 2011 at the age of 83 with his family by his side. He resided in Fall River with his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley (O’Loughlin) LaCava. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John and Angelina (Marchano) LaCava.

Mr. LaCava was a successful Auto Parts salesman for more than sixty years. He was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, class of 1946. He loved Big Band Music, Foxwoods Casino, and baseball. He was the manager of the Columbus Little League Jets for 20 years. He served in the United States Navy, and was a member of the Sons of Italy and Over the Hill Gang.

He loved his family, in-laws and special friends. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Sowersby and her husband William, sons John LaCava and his wife Nancy, Steven LaCava and his wife Allison, all of Somerset and Paul LaCava and his wife Kathleen of Rehoboth. He was also the grandfather of David, Jessica, and Megan LaCava, Christopher LaCava and Erin Darowski, Craig, Joshua, and Brittany Sowersby, Jennifer, Justin, Jocelyn and Joy LaCava, Jillian and Jenny Lee Fortier, and Five great grandchildren. He is survived by a sister, Mary Cuzzone of Fall River and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Vincent, Mario and Armand LaCava.

His Funeral will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 9:00AM from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at CHERRY PLACE, 178 Winter Street, Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Holy Name Church, 709 Hanover Street, Fall River. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 to 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St, New York, NY 10016 or https://www.kidney.org/support/makegift/index.cfm. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.