Dr. Cavallino is survived by his children, Claudia and Marc Cavallino, and his grandchildren, Andrew and Luke Cavallino. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Marie Cavallino, and his sister, Jacqueline Cavallino Neyrey.
Dr. Cavallino was born and raised in New Orleans. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1955, where he excelled in football, and earned a football scholarship. He received his bachelor’s from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, and in 1964 he graduated from the Loyola School of Dentistry in New Orleans. He completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Cavallino was a pediatric dentist in Metairie for over forty years, and was a member of the New Orleans Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private Funeral Mass and interment will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dr. Cavallino’s memory to Holy Cross High School, 5500 Paris Ave., New Orleans, LA 70122.
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