Thomas L. Cavey Jr., electrical engineer

Thomas L. Cavey Jr. of Linthicum, Md./Lewes went to be with the Lord surrounded by the love of his family Friday, Dec. 4, 2020.  He was 89 years old and the devoted husband of 65 years to Mary R. Cavey.

Born in Baltimore, Md., to the late Thomas L. Cavey Sr. and Irene (Kroeger) Cavey, he was the loving father of Michael T. Cavey (Danielle), Diane M. Bohn (Vincent), Patricia  A. Reeves (Mike), Joseph A. Cavey (Vickie) and Anne L. Cavey Hinton; adoring grandfather of Sarah Miller (Justin), Jacob Bohn (Jordan), J.T. Cavey, Sean Cavey, Cody Reeves (Kate), Austin C. Bohn (Jenna), Raleigh Cavey, Koda Cool (Kristen), Ryder Cavey, Abby Reeves, Lane Cavey, Alex Burgess, Grace Hinton, David Burgess and T.C. Hinton; cherished great-grandfather of Adalynn Miller, Wyatt Miller, Cameron Reeves and Eliza Bohn.  He was predeceased by his sister Rita Walsh.

Mr. Cavey graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, where he ran track. He also played sandlot football.  After high school, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy, became an electronics technician and served aboard the USS Massey during the Korean War.  Upon his return from service, he was employed with Westinghouse Corporation and eventually obtained his electrical engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University.  He enjoyed his Western movies, fishing, and wildlife.  He was an athlete at heart and a fan of all sports, but especially enjoyed whatever sports his children and grandchildren were participating in.  

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make contributions in his memory to Mount Saint Joseph High School, The Endowment Fund, 4403 Frederick Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229, or Amedisys Hospice of Greater Chesapeake 5014, 7106 Ridge Road, Suite 140, Rosedale, MD 21237.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Messages of condolences or memories to share may be made to www.zellmanfuneralhome.com