Ernest “Ernie” J. Cavaletto, 76, of Knightstown, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 14, 1940 in Clinton, Ind., a son of Ernest and Lena (Bugni) Cavaletto, Sr.
He owned and operated Ernie’s Market for over 50 years and had also been a local farmer for several years. Ernie was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. He enjoyed wintering in Palm Harbor, Fla.
He is survived by his companion, Joelene Neal of Knightstown; his former wife, Irma Greene of Morristown; four sons, David Cavaletto of Long Island, NY, Michael (Amanda) Cavaletto of Greenwood, James Cavaletto of Morristown and William Cavaletto of Arlington; three daugthers, Marsha Isaacs of Florida, Sheri Heck of Morristown and Joyanna Lash of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Grant, Jr.,and Devon Isaacs, Alyson Geyer, Tyler and Alex Heck, Jesse, Kristin, Landon, Wyatt, Colton and Aiden Cavaletto; great-grandchildren, Leah, Kennedy and Parker Geyer, Alice and Kaylee Isaacs; two brothers, Virgil Cavaletto of Knightstown and David Cavaletto of Greenfield; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and John Cavaletto.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, December 4, at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel where a Rosary Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, December 5, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Knightstown with Father John Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at hinsey-brown.com.
