Eugene Thomas Cavanagh

1921 - 2015

Eugene Thomas Cavanagh obituary, 1921-2015, Croton On Hudson, NY

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

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Edward F. Carter Funeral Home

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Croton on Hudson, New York

Eugene Cavanagh Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 22, 2015.

Eugene Thomas Cavanagh, 93, of Croton-on-Hudson, NY passed away on Friday, February 20, 2015. Eugene was born to Eugene Thomas and Catherine (O'Neil) Cavanagh on May 31, 1921 in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. During WWII he was a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division and served from Normandy to the end of the war. He received two Bronze Stars for his service. He worked for the railroad as a brakeman until his retirement in the early 1980s. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing the bounty of his garden with friends and family. In 1982 he moved to Mesa, AZ with his wife Margaret and daughter Sharon. During his retirement he remained active with the 101st Airborne Association.
Eugene is survived by his beloved daughters Marie Munroe (Charles) of Rockville Center, NY and Sharon Allbright (Robert) of Tempe, AZ, adored grandchildren Matthew, Marissa and Morgan Munroe and Jonathan Allbright, four cherished great grandchildren, and caring sister Evelyn Smalley of Mesa, AZ. Eugene was predeceased by his wife Margaret (Springstead) Cavanagh in 2012, his grandson Robert and his sister Kathryn Ogborne of Croton-on-Hudson.
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October 19, 2015

Jill Cook

So very sorry to hear of his passing. He and Margaret were wonderful and cherished friends of my parents, Ben and Edith Trom also of Mesa. They were friends for years, meeting and making friends while living in the same retirement community in Mesa. He was a wonderful man, and I am honored to have known him. Prayers to his family as his strong presence will certainly be missed.
Thom & Jill Trom Cook
Waxhaw, NC

September 4, 2015

I am sorry for your loss.My grandfather Don and Mr.Cavanagh served togather in the 101st..Charles Goggins Castona
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April 27, 2015

My daughter and I extend our deepest sympathy to Gene Cavanagh's family. He was a key person for the 101st Airborne Division Association for many years. Glenna & Valeria Amburgey

March 14, 2015

Tammy Romney

I had the pleasure of meeting the Cavanaughs here in Mesa, while I was a caregiver for Margaret. He took the time to meet my Army sons and share some of his war stories with them. I have wonderful memories and am so saddened by your loss. I have a picture of Gene with my sons.
Tammy Romney
Mesa Arizona
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February 24, 2015

Caarol Neff-Gorman

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Marie and Sharon, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad.

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