Joanne “Dee” Cavallero, 68, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 25, 2019. Joanne was born on September 2, 1951 in Downers Grove, IL to John and Alice Patterson. She then moved to Arizona in 1977 and worked as a Health Therapist. Joanne is survived by her husband Gene Cavallero of Phoenix and her two sons Michael Cavallero (Maria) of Seattle and John P. Cavallero of Phoenix. Funeral Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joanne Dee Cavallero’s honor to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601 or call 1-800-LUNGUSA.
Sheila Gleason
Dear Gene, Michael and JP,
Dad and David and I are all so sorry about your loss. We want you to know that Dee will always have a special place in our hearts as a warm and kind soul who loved her family and who is gone much too soon. We shared some wonderful moments with her over the years. We pray for your courage and that you find peace as you face the days ahead without her. With much love, Uncle Richard and Sheila & David .
Marsha Rosenthal
Gene, David and I were saddened to read of Dee’s passing. We are thinking of you and the boys at this time. May your good memories provide a source of comfort to you. Love, Marsha and David Rosenthal
Gloria
Dear Gene,
You probably remember me as Gloria Schenck. Your other and mine were good friends from 317 West 89 Street. My good friend in Scottsdale just sent me this sad notification and I wanted to extend my condolences. I hope that your sons live nearby, as family and friends are so necessary in sad times.
A big hug
Terry Hartley
I’ m sorry to hear of Dee’s passing. She was such a delightful person to have known.
Diane Goullard 'Frenchie'
What a touching celebration of life today, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix. Rev. Christine Dance led the service beautifully. I’m grateful for having known Dee, whom I met at the A.R.E. Clinic, a couple decades ago.
Corinn Hine
I have been thinking of Dee every day since I received your message, Gene. I am very sad to hear that my old friend is gone. She was sparkly, goofy, serious, inquisitive and kind. And she had a drive to help others. We didn’t get to see each other often but we clicked back into our friendship and had a talking marathon when ever we got together. I am very sorry for the loss that you and Michael and JP are experiencing. And I am sad that I won’t get to see my friend again. Love Corinn
Cathy
Gene, I apologize for the lateness of this condolence., but I have been searching for Dee for over a year now. I understand now why her e-mails stopped. I should have known. Dee and I were best friends in high school and beyond that. She was the maid of honor at my wedding and one of the largest influences in my life. We remained letter friends and then e-mail friends for over 50 years. My heart breaks at the loss of her kind spirit. There are few people who had a soul as rich as Dee’s. I know that as a child of the universe she is at peace out there. I hope you are as well.
Cathy Greene