Anthony G. "Toto" Cavalier

Mr. Anthony G. “Toto” Cavalier, age 80, of Utica, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the Siegenthaler Center with his loving family by his side. Born in Russell, Massachusetts on September 10, 1926, Anthony was the son of the late Nicholas Sr. and Frances (Vivaci) Cavalier. He was raised and educated locally. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he proudly served his country stateside. On August 7, 1965 he married the former Linda Sokolowski with whom he shared 41 years of compromise and commitment During his working years, Toto was a warehouseman at the Griffiss Air Force Base until his retirement in 1986. Orderly and tidy by nature, he was meticulous in the care of his personal property and home. He especially enjoyed the summer months with his grandchildren by the pool. A true outdoorsman, Toto pursued hunting, a sport he shared with his son and his brothers-in-law, Eric and John. His favorite hunting spot was the “Famous Ridge” in the Adirondack Park, a powerfully sublime and peaceful place, and a time when he reflected and got in touch with himself. He was a parishioner of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Anthony is survived by his wife Linda; his daughter and son-in-law, Christina R. and John Massoud of New Hartford; his son and daughter-in-law, A. Mark and Christine Cavalier of Vernon Center, NY; and his grandchildren, Kennedy Massoud, Madelyn Massoud, twins Caleb John and Nicholas Anthony Massoud, and Brianna Talerico. Also surviving are his sisters and brother-in-law, Catherine and Carmen Caruso, and Eleanor Salerno, all of Utica; his brother, Nicholas Cavalier, Jr. of Utica; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins; his in-laws, Eric and Sandra Sokolowski; and his longtime family friend, John Bukovan. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, John W. and Mary Cavalier; his sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cavalier; and his in-laws, Stanley and Julia Sokolowski. The family wishes to thank Dr. Kevin McCormick and the nurses and staff at the Siegenthaler Center for their compassionate concern for Anthony and Linda and their family; it was outstanding and of the greatest standard of care. Thanks also to Fr. Joe Salerno, Sr. Lois, and Sr. Elizabeth for their spiritual guidance. Visitation will be held Thursday (today) from 4:00 – 7:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions in Anthony’s honor may be made to the Siegenthaler Center; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Anthony’s funeral will commence on Friday afternoon at 12:30 from the funeral home and at 1:30 at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Holy Trinity Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Anthony G. "Toto" Cavalier

September 10, 1926 - April 24, 2007