OBIT: Geno CAVALLO, 2008, Boswell, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- CAVALLO, Geno 03/06/08 Daily American Geno Cavallo, 85, Boswell, died March 4, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. Born July 25, 1922, in Belltown. The son of Camillo and Amelia (Primavera) Cavallo. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Rose Cavallo and Anne Ryniak; and infant sister, Mary Cavallo. Survived by wife of 52 years, the former Mary Jane Kubas; children, Gregory, married to former Melanie Kulka, Boswell; and Barbara, married to Joseph Pelesky, Boswell; grandchildren, Nicole and Sarah Pelesky and Stephanie Cavallo; brother-in-law, Joseph Ryniak, Boswell; sister-in-law, Josephine Kubas, Lee Summit, Mo.; and nephews, Dennis and David Ryniak. 1942 graduate of former Boswell High School, U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served with the 819th Tank Battalion in the Western Pacific Theatre, retired cabinet maker for Boswell Lumber Co. with 38 years of service. Member of All Saints Catholic Parish, where he served as usher for many years. Also a member of Boswell Post 461, American Legion. Enjoyed watching his granddaughters playing sports at North Star High School. He was also an avid woodworker. Viewing from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main Street, Boswell. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday at All Saints Church, Boswell. The Rev. Father Justin A. Ratajczak, OFM Conv., celebrant. Committal St. Stanislaus Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Somerset County Honor Guard.