A brief statement from his two sons, Ken and Michael, who are both now running the Dixie Sporting Goods business, said, “Our Dad, Charlie Caravati, passed away Saturday night at his home in Richmond. We thank all who prayed for him over the last 6 months. He taught all aspects the team sports business. We are eternally grateful.”
After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Caravati returned to earn a business degree from the
A former Chairman of the Board of the NSGA Board of Directors (1981-82) Caravati also served as an NSGA Director from 1976-83. He was also a past president of The Sports Foundation, a non-profit subsidiary of NSGA that works with local park and recreation districts to promote sports participation. In addition, he previously served on the Rawlings Sporting Goods Dealer Advisory Board.
He contributed greatly to his community by founding the Dixie Coaches Clinics and the Dixie Youth Football clinics, which teach youth good sportsmanship.
According to an article in the Richmond Times Dispatch, Charles Caravati was preceded in death by his parents, Henry L. and Lena Caravati; his first wife, Dorothy Longest Caravati; his brother, Henry L. Caravati Jr.; and his sister, Patricia C. Ernsberger. He is survived by his wife, Anne Forrester Caravati; and his three sons, Dr. E. Martin Caravati and his wife, Dr. Wanda Updike, of
A memorial service will be held at St. Bridget Catholic Church,
