Nicholas Cavaleri

January 2, 1934 - November 5, 2013

Albany- Nicholas Cavaleri died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, age 79; born January 2, 1934, in Calabria, Italy. He is survived by Theresa (Oppedisano), his wife of 57 years; daughters Antonietta Renzi (Patrick), Vincenzina LaCosta (Robert J.); sons Francesco (Claudia Rivera Domoni), Domenico, Michael and Anthony. Nicholas also has a sister Maria (Cavaleri) Cavone and brother-in law Guido Cavone; sister Angelina (Cavaleri) Lacopo and brother-in-law Frank Lacopo; brother Joseph Cavaleri (Melina) deceased; and thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Furthered survived by 18 nieces and nephews. Nicholas and Theresa owned Cavaleri’s Restaurant - Cavaleri’s was a popular with families, politicians, and political powerbrokers. It was a place where everyone felt at home and mixed comfortably. It was an Albany landmark. Nicholas was known for his kindness, his faith, generous spirit, hospitality, love of family, country and homemade wine that he and his children made. He had the ability to make everyone feel welcome, included and respected. Nicholas loved his adopted country, was a proud American Patriot and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the whole staff of St. Peter’s Nursing Home for the compassionate care that Nicholas received from them. Funeral services Monday, November 11, 2013 at 8:15 am from Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, now located at 208 North Allen Street, Albany thence to the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany at 9:00 am where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday, November 10, 2013 3:00 to 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Interment Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. To leave the family a message on their guest book, obtain directions or view other helpful services, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com