Obituary for Rachael K. Cavosie
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WATERFORD Rachael K. Cavosie, 30, of Hillview Ave. died suddenly Saturday, October 6, 2018 as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic limousine accident. Born in Troy, she is the daughter of Michael R. and Jeannine McKenna Cavosie of Waterford. She was a 2006 graduate of Catholic Central High School and received a degree in Dental Hygiene from Hudson Valley Community College.
Rachael was a Dental Hygienist with Professional Dental Staffing, Inc. and practiced at numerous dental offices in the Capital District. She also worked at the Beer Diviner in Berlin, NY. She was a sports enthusiast and refereed many levels of basketball, soccer, and lacrosse games. She had recently been inducted into the CCHS Hall of Fame, was the 2006 NYS Champion for Shot Put, NYS Goalie of the Year, and was a member of the American Eagles AAU Girls Basketball Club, coached by her Grandfather.
Rachael was also a volunteer at the Peace Pagoda in Grafton, NY and at Kripalu Yoga and Health Center in Stockbridge, MA.
In addition to her parents, Rachael is survived by her sister, Maeghan Cavosie of Troy; and brothers, Andrew and Aidan Cavosie of Waterford. She is the granddaughter of Robert and Mary Anne Cavosie of Waterford; and Kathleen McKenna of Waterford, and the late Robert Brian McKenna. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Rachael had a special way of connecting with everyone she met, young or old, with her wit, beautiful smile and infectious laugh. She will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
A Memorial Mass will be offered on Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 6th and Broad St., Waterford. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Cohoes.
Relatives and friends may visit with Rachael’s family at the Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, 133 Broad St., (Rte.32), Waterford on Sunday from 2-6 pm.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Epilepsy Foundation, 3 Washington Sq., Albany, NY 12205 or the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205.