Monument to Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro
Dublin Core
Title
Monument to Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro
Subject (Topic)
Subject (Topic)
Catholic Church--Diocese of Providence (R.I.)
Federal Hill--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Catholic Church--Diocese of Providence (R.I.)
Federal Hill--Neighborhoods--Rhode Island--Providence
Monuments--Rhode Island--Providence
Subject (Name)
Subject (Name)
Cavallaro, Galliano J., 1914-2010
Cavallaro, Galliano J., 1914-2010
Subject (Object)
Subject (Object)
Commemorative sculpture
Commemorative sculpture
Description
Similar in style to a Roman portrait bust in its attention to likeness and use of incised eyes, the bust of Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro is intended to be seen from the front. The artist carved Cavallaro with wavy hair, deep set eyes, flared nostrils, and deep jowl lines. He wears a collar and three-button vestment signaling his position within the Diocese of Providence. The bust rests atop a tall black and gray granite columnar base. On the front of the base, a bronze plaque outlines Reverend Monsignor’s contributions to Providence.
Creator
Unknown
Source
Photographs by Eric Sung, Professor, Providence College
Date
October 21, 1979
Contributor
Joseph R. Muratore, Italian Vice Consul (Retired); Providence City Council President Ralph Fargnoli; Providence City Councilman Anthony P. Pennine; Providence City Councilman Joseph R. Paolino Jr.; Providence City Councilman Thomas C. Boyle; Providence City Councilman William J. Moise; Providence City Councilman James A. Petrosinelli
Rights
City of Providence, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Type
Visual Arts-Sculpture
Coverage
Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza, 205 Atwells Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Has Part
Inscription on bronze plaque on base:
Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza
This monument and parcel of land were dedicated, October 21, 1979, in honor of Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro
Monsignor Cavallaro was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church since 1960, and Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Providence, since 1959. He pioneered the renaissance of the Federal Hill area, at a time when few persons expressed faith in the redevelopment effort.
Commendatore
Joseph R. Muratore
Italian Vice Consul (Ret.)
Monsignor Cavallaro Plaza
This monument and parcel of land were dedicated, October 21, 1979, in honor of Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro
Monsignor Cavallaro was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church since 1960, and Director of Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Providence, since 1959. He pioneered the renaissance of the Federal Hill area, at a time when few persons expressed faith in the redevelopment effort.
Commendatore
Joseph R. Muratore
Italian Vice Consul (Ret.)
Medium
Granite
Bibliographic Citation
"An Honor for Father of the Hill." Providence Journal, October 19, 1979.
Providence City Council Records. City Council Resolutions. City Council Resolutions 1979, Resolution 1038 to 1054. No. 1054, November 7, 1979. Accessed June 15, 2025. (PDF)
"Galliano Cavallaro: Obituary." Legacy.com, March 10, 2010. Accessed June 15, 2025. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/providence/name/galliano-cavallaro-obituary?id=15848627.
Providence City Council Records. City Council Resolutions. City Council Resolutions 1979, Resolution 1038 to 1054. No. 1054, November 7, 1979. Accessed June 15, 2025. (PDF)
"Galliano Cavallaro: Obituary." Legacy.com, March 10, 2010. Accessed June 15, 2025. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/providence/name/galliano-cavallaro-obituary?id=15848627.
Rights Holder
Department of Art, Culture, Tourism, City of Providence
Citation
Unknown, “Monument to Reverend Monsignor Galliano J. Cavallaro,” Commemorative Works of Providence, accessed April 1, 2026, https://monuments.artculturetourism.com/items/show/27.