Honor Anthony J. Cavallo

Senate Resolution No. 4123 BY: Senator LARKIN MOURNING the death of Anthony J. Cavallo, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Anthony J. Cavallo, affectionately known as Tony, of Cornwall, New York, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, The son of the late Joseph and Lena (DiPaolo) Cavallo, Anthony J. Cavallo was born on August 7, 1942 in the Bronx, joining his sister, Lucille, and a large extended family with whom he would enjoy his childhood years; and WHEREAS, Anthony J. Cavallo graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy in 1960, before honorably serving his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve; and WHEREAS, On December 6, 1964, Anthony J. Cavallo married the love of his life, the former Elizabeth (BettyAnn) Morstatt; together they enjoyed 53 years of marriage and raised their four children in Cornwall, where they spent countless hours enjoying Little League games and Cornwall Dragon football; and WHEREAS, Anthony J. Cavallo began his illustrious career with the New York State Police in 1964; after 24 years of distinguished service, he retired as an investigator with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in 1988; and WHEREAS, After working in real estate and as an insurance investigator with AIG until 2010, Anthony J. Cavallo went on to serve as an aide to his dear friend, New York State Senator Bill Larkin; and WHEREAS, Active in his beloved community, Anthony J. Cavallo served as a Cornwall Town Board member from 1992 to 1996; he was a member and past president of the Newburgh chapter of UNICO International, as well as a member of the Retired Trooper's Association and American Legion Post 1796; and WHEREAS, A true force of nature and a man of great thought, integrity and honor, Anthony J. Cavallo loved a good cigar, crossword puzzles, discussing history, debating politics, John Wayne movies, a traditional Italian meal, and traveling and dining with great friends, particularly best friends, Dick and Dottie Thorpe; and WHEREAS, Most of all, Anthony J. Cavallo loved spending time with his wife, his children and their spouses, and his seven beautiful grandchildren, especially during their annual beach vacation in Avalon, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Anthony J. Cavallo left his mark on this world in so many ways and will continue to live on in the stories and cherished memories of those lucky enough to have known him; he will be greatly missed; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by an infant daughter, Anthony J. Cavallo is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Joseph (Kathi) and Anthony (Kara); two daughters, Alicia (Ted) and Amy (Clint); seven grandchildren, Meghan, Kevin, Matthew, Nicholas, Joseph, Will and Luke; a sister, Lucille and brother-in-law, Ralph; a niece, LeeAnn (Alan); two nephews, Ronald (Danielle) and Steven (Carla); and brother-in-law, George, along with many beloved cousins; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Anthony J. Cavallo leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Anthony J. Cavallo, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Anthony J. Cavallo.