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James “Jimmy” Augustus Cavallaro

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 31, 2025

James “Jimmy” Augustus Cavallaro, age 89, died on Sunday, March 30, 2025 of natural causes at his home in McKeesport, PA. He was born in McKeesport, on February 16, 1936, and is the son of the late Rocco and Elizabeth Cavallaro.

Jimmy was a graduate of McKeesport Area High School and was a proud member of the United States Army. He was a dedicated public servant and worked for the Social Security Administration for over 30 years. Many remember Jimmy as a fixture at the Monroeville Mall Ice Skating rink dating back to the 1970s. He continued ice skating into his 80s as it was his passion. In addition to his love for figure skating, he enjoyed photography, carpentry, and gardening. Jimmy was an active member of, Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church. He was loved by everybody, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. There was nothing he loved more than spending time with family.

Jimmy is survived by his sisters, Patty (Ed) Taimuty of McMurray, PA; and Stella Oleska of Pittsburgh, PA. He was the centerpiece of a large Italian family and is also survived by 11 living nieces and nephews, Joe (Tammy), Keith (Jennifer), Jaqueline (Ray), Carol, Laura, Ricci, Denise (Benny), Trish (Kim), Eddie (Danielle), Brian (Darma), and Dean (Rebecca); as well as 24 living great nieces and nephews; and 20 great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Cavallaro; and brothers, Joseph (the late Marlene) Cavallaro; and Patsy Cavallaro.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor Jimmy’s memory on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Noon at Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Church, 312 32nd Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. An entombment will follow at Lebanon Chapel Mausoleum of West Mifflin, PA.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Originally published March 31, 2025.

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