Marian E. Cavaliere

Marian E. (Ploszay) Cavaliere, 93, of Plantsville, beloved widow of the late Michael Cavaliere, passed away at Livewell in Plantsville, on Saturday evening, February 18, 2023 after a brief illness. Marian was born in Southington on February 15, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Stanley and Katherine (Machda) Ploszay. She was educated in Southington schools and was a lifelong resident of Southington. She began her working career at the Allied Control Factory in Plantsville with her sister whom she adored. Marian was also employed by the Southington Board of Education where she worked as a cafeteria worker while her children attended school. She also enjoyed working for the Summit at Plantsville for many years where she enjoyed showing off her baking talents. Marian was a lifelong communicant of Immaculate Conception Church where she was a member of the Women’s Club. In her leisure time, Marian loved to cook and bake, doing arts and crafts, soaking up the sun at the beach, working in her garden and camping in Clinton. She was also very close to her sisters, whom she cared for deeply. Marian is survived by her children, Michael Cavaliere and his wife Linda of GA, Jerold Cavaliere and his wife Sherry of Plainville, Kim Cavaliere of Clinton and Jeffrey Cavaliere and his wife Amie of Cromwell. She was also a doting grandmother to Michael, Peter, Taylor, Matthew, Ryan and Jacob. Marian is survived by her sister, Jean Beatty of SC. She is predeceased by her siblings, her two brothers, John and Steven and her four sisters, Frances, Agnes, Rose and Florence. A funeral home service for Marian will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, CT 06489. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Southington. Calling hours for Marian will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM prior to the service. Marian’s family would like to express their greatest appreciation to the talented, dedicated and loving staff of Livewell in Southington for their professional and compassionate care that was given to Marian over the years. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marian’s memory may be made to Livewell, 1261 S. Main St., Plantsville, CT 06479.