Kavalos, Emmanuel, 71, of Meriden, husband of Carmen (Rivera) Kavalos, passed away Monday, May 10, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Bristol. Born on April 23, 1945 in Greece, he was a son of the late Vasilios and Kaliope (Parasiris) Kavalos. Emmanuel was a skilled, self-employed carpenter for his entire life. He was a member of the Kretan Association Minos for many years. Emmanuel was a very devoted Husband and father, and was a caring friend to everyone who knew him. Besides his wife Carmen, Emmanuel leaves his son and daughter-in-law Gregory E. and Courtney Kavalos of Mercer, PA; a daughter and son-in-law Kaliopi Kavalos and her husband Luis Soares of Bristol, CT; five brothers Grigorios of New York, Mihalis, Alex, Argiris, and Paul, all of Greece; five sisters Elefteria Zervos, Despina Mavroyiani, Androniki Mavroyiani, Ermioni Zapountzis, and Maria Pavlakis, all of Greece; three grandchildren Alexander Soares, Evan Kavalos, and Bradley Soares, and several nieces and nephews. Emmanuel was predeceased by his brother Anthony Kavalos. A funeral mass, officiated by Father Ignatios Achlioptas, will be held Saturday, May 14 at 10:30am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 31 Brightwood Rd., Bristol. Burial will follow in Peacedale Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Friday evening from 4-7pm at DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. In lieu of flowers, donations in Emmanuel’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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