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Gina Caravaglia Obituary
Greensboro, North Carolina
Gina Vagnarelli Caravaglia, 87, passed away March 5, 2014. She was born in Erie, Pa. on September 18, 1926.
Besides her parents, Ugo and Lillian Vagnarelli, Gina was predeceased by her husband Louis, son Kurt (Robin) and sister Rene Samoilo, all of Erie, Pa.
Gina is survived by her brother Louis Jack Vagnarelli of Erie, Pa., and eight children: Louis Christian Caravaglia of Erie, Pa., Kim Caravaglia (Kimberly) of Waterford, Pa., Gina Marie Caravaglia of Highpoint, N.C., Christopher (Susan) Caravaglia of Lake City, Pa., Thomas (Joanne) Caravaglia of Charlotte, N.C., Dion (Bonnie) Caravaglia of Stratford, Conn., Jason (Karen) Caravaglia of Glen Allen, Va., and Sean (Sian) Caravaglia of Fairlawn, N.J. Gina is survived by eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Gina was a very caring, capable and talented lady. Besides raising nine children, she was co-owner and operated Caravaglia Photo Studios of Erie, Pa., with her husband Louis for over 50 years. Gina and Louis were recognized for taking the famous photograph of Archbishop John Mark Gannon of the Erie Archdiocese, and of the photograph of conductor Walter Hendl. They were the official photographers for the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra, for Mercyhurst College and for the Erie Youth Orchestra.
Funeral services were private. A memorial service will be held at a later date, at the convenience of the family.
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Christine Federici
April 20, 2014
Cara Luigi,
So sorry to know of you and your family's loss.
Christine xo
louis and debby
April 5, 2014
March 25, 2014
Your legacy lives on in your grandchildren and their children. I know Sheena as an awesome, caring and creative individual, she must have got it from her momma and grandmother. Rest in Peace. Respectfully, Tina Naylor-Riston
Sheena Wilton
March 25, 2014
I love you grandma.
Joan McCormack
March 18, 2014
I'm saddened at the news of Gina's death. I knew her and Louis so many years ago when I lived in Erie. They photographed my wedding, and my husband and I are Dion's godparents. Gina was a wonderful person, and will be in my prayers.
Tracey Peterson (from SVHS)
March 18, 2014
Dear Jason:
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie Ciano
March 17, 2014
Dear family: i was truly saddend to read about the passing of your mom. She was a special lady who always had time to make everyone feel like family. My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
March 16, 2014
Louis,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Lillis (Tarrytown, N.Y.)
Robert Knecht
March 16, 2014
Gina and Louie treated my sister Kathy with kindness and support, were good friends to her. My sympathy to the extended Caravaglia family.
Leanne Smons-Floyd
March 16, 2014
Dear Caravaglia family. My name is Leanne Simons. My parents are Ruth and George Simons. I Loved mother so much. I went to visit her on several occasions at the home in NC. She treated me so special and I thought a lot of her. I'm so sorry for your lose. I will certainly miss visiting her. God love her and keep her in your arms.
Janet Gathers
March 16, 2014
Jason, Dion, Chris,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. She was an amazing woman managing the household with all you kids and the business as well. I think part of the key to her success was a good sense of humor and excellent delegation skills. She was already a saint before she reached heaven's doors.
Gary Miles
March 16, 2014
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