Obituary of Diane M. Cavanaugh

Troy, NY Diane M. (Hernberg) Cavanaugh, 65, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Troy on January 23, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Marion Luby Hernberg. She graduated Troy High in 1972 and received her nursing degree. She worked as a nurse for over 35 years before recently retiring. A lifelong resident of Troy, Dianes greatest passion was her family, which she cherished above all else. Diane truly lived life to the fullest through little pleasures such as her love of ice cream sodas and playing the Ladybug slot machines. Besides her parents, Diane was also predeceased by her siblings, Deborah Sherman, and Joseph Buddy Hernberg. She is survived by her loving husband Daniel Cavanaugh and her three children, Danielle, Prudence and Joseph (Rema) Cavanaugh; grandchildren: Noah and Chloe McMahon. Diane is also survived by her siblings: Judith (Paul) Kimball, Marion (Melissa) Hernberg, Margaret (Anthony) Markou, and Kurt Hernberg. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Thursday afternoon, May 16 at 12:30 from the Chapel of the Riverview Funeral Home, 218 2ndAvenue (corner of 104thSt), Lansingburgh. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the funeral home on Thursday, May 16 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, prior to the service. Burial will follow in Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Dianes name to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Visitation 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Funeral Service 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019 Riverview Funeral Home 218 2nd Avenue Troy, New York, United States 12180 Interment 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Thursday, May 16, 2019 Gerald B.H. Solomon - Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Road Schuylerville, New York, United States 12871 Memorial Contributions Contributions in Diane's memory to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, donate on-line at: lovetotherescue.org