Maria A. Cavin's Obituary
Maria Antonia Cavin
Our beloved mother took her journey to Heaven 4/1/2009. She was born 11/19/1925 in Trenton, NJ to Vito and Angela (Grande) Annicchiarico. She was a Lt. in the Army Nurse Corps ('48 - O52) and a Korean War veteran in the 8055 M.A.S.H. Maria was an RN at MAMC for 22 years, retiring in '92. She was a resident of Lakewood for over 45 years. Her later years were spent enjoying the companionship of her children and little dog, Molly. She was preceded in death by daughter Sharon and husband A.D. Cavin, Jr., and leaves behind children Sharlene Moats of Florida, A.D. Cavin of Lakewood, Steven Cavin of California, and Susan Thompkins of Tacoma, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:30pm 4/6/2009, and a Funeral Mass at 11am on 4/7/2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 757 138th St. S., Tacoma WA 98444. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Lakewood. Mother's smile and laughter will remain with us always.
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