Obituary of Joseph P. Cavanaugh, Sr.

Joseph P. Cavanaugh, Sr., age 73, of Tink Wig, Hawley, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at home. Mr. Cavanaugh was born May 26, 1937, in Queens, NY, and was the son of the late Harold and Mary (Hoffman) Cavanaugh. He was predeceased by his wife, Carol Stellmann Cavanaugh, in September 2010. He was a sanitation worker for NYC Sanitation Department. Mr. Cavanaugh was a member of Woodhaven Athletic Club for over 50 years and played baseball when he was young and was a METS fan for many years. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Joanne and Mark Herzog of Harrington Park, NJ, and Carole Ann and David Hertzberg of Westbury, LI, NY; one son and daughter-in-law: Joseph P. and Mary Ann Cavanaugh, Jr. of Honesdale, PA; one brother: Frank Cavanaugh of Queens, NY; sister-in-law, Helen Cavanaugh, who was more like a sister to Joe, of Hawley, PA; eight grandchildren: Franca, Alexa, Gianna, Michelle, Nicole, Kyla, Jack and Cali; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday, March 13th, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 14th, at 10:00 AM at BVM Queen Of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 314 Chestnut Ave, Hawley.