Charles V. Cavicchio, Jr, 76, of Hendersonville, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Pardee Hospital. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Charles & Tillie Cavicchio.
He was a longtime resident of Shelby, Michigan and had lived in Hendersonville since 1991.
He was a 1959 graduate of General Motors Institute and retired from General Motors, Cadillac Division in 1991 after 37 years of service.
He was an active member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church and the Menís Garden Club of Asheville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Charlotte Bierwirth and his brother Al.
Surviving is his wife Elise; sons John and fiancÈe Patricia Williamson of Canton, Mich., Michael and wife Lisa of Livonia, Mich., and Charles and wife Joyce of Seminole, Fla.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry Rabon officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Memorial Garden of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, 2606 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.

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