John Patrick “Pat” Cavanaugh
January 28, 1933 – December 2, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Grace and Mike Cavanaugh; three sisters; one brother; and daughter-in-law, Lucy Cavanaugh (Mike). Survived by wife of 68 years, Teresa; sons, John and Mike Cavanaugh; daughters, Diane Millea (David) and Cyndi Pokorny all of Omaha; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Pat was born in Omaha and graduated from Tech High School. He served in the Navy from 1951-1953. He worked as a member of the Heat and Frost Insulator Union 39 for over 40 years. Pat was a Husker Football fan, having tickets for 20 years, during their glory years.
Family will receive friends Thursday, December 5th from 5pm to 7pm, at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church (3405 S 118th St.) followed by a VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, December 6th, 11am, Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1pm, Calvary Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Navy and Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials are suggested to the Siena Francis House, Methodist Hospital Foundation, or the Nebraska Humane Society.
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Teresa, John, Mike, Diane and Cyndi: So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. My prayers are with all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Love you Aunt Tess… prayers and love to you and the family!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It’s so difficult losing a close family member but rejoice in his memories and treasure them forever. God Bless you.
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