John W. Kavanagh Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John W. Kavanagh (Massapequa Park, New York), whose life came to an end on January 4, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John W. Kavanagh or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Kavanagh and Margaret Kavanagh (Sheehan); his aunts, Catherine (Sheehan) and Anne Sheehan; and his uncle Clayton "Buddy" Jarrard.
He is survived by: his wife Diane; his children, Colleen, Eileen, Michael (Danielle) and Kevin; his grandchildren, Shawn, Christopher, Megan, KerriAnn, Justin, Kayla, Brynn and Brayden; his great grandchildren, Aidan, Dakota, Madilyn, Carson and Rosalina; his cousins, Nancy (Jarrard), Christian Staubus, Thomas, Laurie Jarrard, Christopher and Valerie Jarrard; and his sibling's children, Robert, Johnny (Kwan) and Valerie. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Massapequa Funeral Home - North Chapel (1050 Park Blvd, Massapequa Park, NY 11762). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM at the St. Rose of Lima R. C. Church (2 Bayview Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758). A burial was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Calverton National Cemetery (210 Princeton Blvd, Calverton, NY 11933).
