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Obituary for Michael Cavalcanti

Michael  Cavalcanti
Cavalcanti, Michael

Rochester: Michael, 76, died peacefully in the arms of his family on April 24, 2017. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and one hell of a great cook, Michael was a mastermind who always made time to listen. He understood human emotions as he understood the flavors in his famous meatballs and sauce. He was big in everything he did and he advised his loved ones to be big too. He had a quiet sense of power and a graciousness that enabled others to hear his sage advice, perhaps because he was such a good listener. Steadfast and focused, he was an entrepreneur with a business acumen and generosity that touched hundreds of lives. He was one of the founders of Perkins among other restaurants, commercial and residential real estate developments.

He was a championship swimmer and a proud 1964 graduate of Brockport College. When he wasn’t making deals and cooking meals for his family, Michael volunteered his time and expertise to the Spiritus Christi prison ministry. He loved to go to the public market and golf.

He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Ursula and William Cavalcanti. He is survived by his Wife Sheila Fustanio; his five daughters Lisa (Jeff) Bleier, Michelle Cavalcanti, Amy (Michael) Coyle, Ellen Fustanio and Julie Fustanio Kling. Brothers Bill (Marge) Cavalcanti, Richard (Anne-Marie) Cavalcanti; Grandchildren Josh, Hannah, Michaela, Luke, Gabrielle, Connor, Dylan, Anna and Ridge; Nieces Nicole and Lauren, Aunt Fran, David Allocco and many cousins.

“Life is not about what you have. Life is about the family you have around you,” Michael said.

A mass will be held at Spiritus Christi, 121 Fitzhugh St. Saturday, April 29 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cavalcanti Family Scholarship at the Brockport Foundation, 350 New Campus Drive, The College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, 14420 and Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach, 934 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY 14609.


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