Henry R. Cavagnolo

Henry R. Cavagnolo, a Lab retiree, died July 1 in Pleasanton. He was 89.

He was born February 21, 1920, in San Francisco to Emilio and Mary Cavagnolo.

Cavagnolo was a senior research technician at the Lab for 32 years, where he worked on such projects as Astron and laser beams.

His interests included astronomy, photography, animals and nature. He loved to hike and fish. He will be remembered for his kind, loving nature and gentle spirit

He is survived by a son Robert; daughter Lynne; grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Nettie Vestina Cavagnolo, a son Richard Henry Cavagnolo, a stepson Ernest Mendicki and his brothers Louis and Achille Cavagnolo.

A memorial mass was celebrated July 16 in Pleasanton.

Donations may be made in his name to the Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568, or to St. Augustine Catholic Church, Pleasanton.