Obituary for Larry W. Cavadini

On November 15, 1955, Larry married the love of his life, Phyllis Mashak, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and love. They shared 70 cherished years of marriage. Larry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose quiet kindness and steady presence touched everyone who knew him.

Larry was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, where he attended grade school through eighth grade before graduating from Bangor High School. His faith remained an important part of his life as he served two terms on the Parish Council, sang in the church choir, and dedicated many years as a lector. He also served for 12 years on the Board of Directors for the West Salem Co-op.

Larry dedicated much of his life to farming, a career he took great pride in and one that reflected his strong work ethic and devotion to providing for his family. While farming was his life’s work, he also worked for Allis-Chalmers for three years. Some of his happiest memories were made traveling with his beloved wife, Phyllis, and dear friends to destinations including the Bahamas, Hawaii, Cancun, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures – deer hunting, gathering around the card table, and relaxing with an old western television show or cheering on the Brewers and Packers. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought endless pride, laughter, and joy to his life.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Phyllis; his son, Thomas (Sandra) Cavadini of Rockland; two grandchildren, Jason (Megan) Cavadini and Caley (Brett) Rucker; five great-grandchildren, Levi Cavadini, Milo and Alina Griswold, Alexsa, and Ellianna Rucker; sister, Jane (Dennis) Anderson; sisters-in-law, Sandra (Jerry) Borreson and Loretta (Arnold) Stremcha; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Louann) Mashak, Richard Steinhoff, Charles Mashak, and Eugene (Kenna) Mashak; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by an infant son; his parents, Levi and Emma; his sisters, Theresa Clements, Levina Hauser and Lorraine Steinhoff; sisters-in-law, Alice Mashak, Ruth Mashak, Karen Mashak, and Evelyn Mashak; brothers-in-law, Duane Mashak, Lyle Mashak, Bernard Clements, and Paul Hauser.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, W697 State Hwy 33, Rockland, WI, 54653. Father Sengole Vethanayagam will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Peter’s Cemetery or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at Morrow Home and St. Croix Hospice for the compassion, kindness, and support shown to Larry and his family during his final days.

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