Vivian Thelma (Johnson) Cavagna
Vivian Thelma (Johnson) Cavagna
Vivian Thelma (Johnson) Cavagna died peacefully at Filosa Convalescent Home on May 7. She was born December 18, 1919, in Danbury, daughter of the late Anton and Glaydes (Bame) Johnson.
Survivors include her three sons, Frank L. and his wife Linda of Sandy Hook, David W. and his wife Nancy of Newtown, and Charles R. and his wife Beth of Bethel; and one daughter, Sharon L. (Johnson) Musbeck and her husband William. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Susan Archiere, Laura Cacagna, Wendy Dillon, Jeffrey Cavagna, Michael Cavagna, Robyn Cavagna, Andrea Cavagna, Wayne and David Johnson, and Barbara Silva; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Vivian received her education in Danbury. In 1936 she married Frank Cavagna. She owned and operated the Community Store on Beaver Brook Road for many years, later working at Kimberly Clark, Mideastern Envelope, and The New York Bake Shop. For 30 years she was also active in real estate, purchasing multifamily homes, rentals and selling the same. Retiring in 1984, Vivian enjoyed taking care of her flowers and helping other people.
Vivian was predeceased by one brother, Frank Johnson; her husband, Frank Cavagna; and one son, Anthony J. Cavagna.
Private services will be held at St Peter Cemetery. The Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
The Newtown Bee       May 14, 2004