She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Eddie John Pepiton. Judy is survived by her loving children: son, Robert Charles Cavataio, Jr. and wife Charlene Abadie Cavataio; son, Tony John Cavataio and wife Melynda Fisher Cavataio; and daughter, Angela Cavataio Mattio and husband Tony Mattio. She is also survived by her brother Timothy Mitchell Pepitone and her beloved grandchildren Mauri Cavataio Freitas; Kurt Cavataio and wife Gia Gottardi Cavataio; Austin Cavataio, Talon Mattio and Cole Cavataio; and great-grandchildren, Noah Freitas, Camryn Freitas, Gabriel Elsensohn and Cersei Cavataio.
Judy was a familiar face to many children during her time working at Phoebe Hearst and Bridgedale Schools in their cafeterias.
Judy’s impact on many lives will be forever cherished – whether she was a giving daughter, a devoted and loving mother, Grandma Judy, MeeMaw or a friend, the love she gave was unconditional…even to her ‘furry family’. Never one to standstill, Judy could be found cooking, shopping, dancing, drinking coffee with friends, playing cards, slots and video poker. Later in life, she cherished the simple things such as painting, colorings, gardening and nurturing caterpillars as they transform into butterflies.
The time will never have been long enough, but the memories she gave us all will last a lifetime.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard in New Orleans. A Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m.
For those so desiring, memorials in honor of Judy P. Cavataio may be made to the American Liver Foundation, www.liverfoundation.org
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.
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