Martina W. Cavanaugh

Age 91, formerly of Elmira Heights, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2010 in Concord, NC. She was predeceased in 2004 by her loving husband Edgar Cavanaugh, with whom she shared 61 wonderful years; 5 brothers, along with their wives, and 2 brothers-in-law. Martina is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Martina and Wayne Lucarelli of Wilmington DE and Joanne and Mike Riviello of Concord, NC;  grandchildren Julie (Glenn) Lucarelli Feldman, Corey (Denise) Layton, Tony Lucarelli, Michael Riviello; great-grandchildren, Ari Feldman, Cody, Chris and Sydney Layton, Gehrig Lucarelli, sister-in-law Ann Cavanaugh of Bellefonte, PA; along with several nieces and nephews. Prior to moving to North Carolina, Martina was an active volunteer with AARP, Meals on Wheels, and Second Place East. She worked for the Board of Elections for many years. Martina was a long time communicant of St. Charles Borromeo Church. Visitation will be held at McInerny Funeral Home, corner of W. Water and Walnut Sts., on Friday October 29, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Casimir's Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment, with committal prayers, will take place at St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the National Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, in memory of Martina.

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