Obituary of Emily Cavallaro

CAVALLARO- Emily C. Cavallaro, age 84 of Derby, died September 4, 2010 in Griffin Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Ansonia on January 23, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Palfi German. Mrs. Cavallaro was a lifelong valley resident and worked as an employee for the Roberk Co, of Shelton, Dunkin Donuts of Ansonia, Howard Johnson Hotel of Milford and a teacher's aide in the Amity School District. She will be long remembered for her love of family and caring for her home. She is survived by her devoted children, Michael Cavallaro and his wife Allison of Shelton, Anna Cavallaro of Derby and Carmella Cybart of Ansonia; sisters, Theresa Pinchuk of Shelton and Patricia Merkowitz of FL; a brother, James German of Ansonia; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann German of Derby; eight cherished grandchildren and seventeen cherished great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael H. Cavallaro; sons, Richard and Peter Cavallaro and a son-in-law, Andrew Cybart. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 8:15AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Ave., Ansonia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00AM in Holy Rosary Church, Father Salemi Dr., Ansonia. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby. Family and friends may call on Monday, September 6, 2010, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged in care of the funeral director. On line condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.