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Anthony R. Cardoza

WAREHAM — Anthony R. Cardoza, 78, of E. Wareham, died Wednesday, June 18th, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. He was the husband of Lillian S. (Tavares) Cardoza.

Born in Bourne, he was the son of the late Manuel J., Sr. & Antonia (Monteiro) Cardoza. A graduate of Bourne High School, Mr. Cardoza served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during the Korean conflict.

Mr. Cardoza was employed as a transporter for Martin Mobile Homes in Wareham. In his youth, Mr. Cardoza was a former middleweight boxing champion at Ft. Bragg, NC and also played semi-pro football. He was fan of Boston sports and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include his wife; his children, the late Mark J. Cardoza, Scott J. Cardoza of E. Wareham, Anthony P. Cardoza of Virginia Beach, VA, Mary Ann Cardoza of Falmouth, John C. Cockerham of Raynham, Debra J. Ladd of Rochester and Joan C. Hill and Caron M. Krier, both of The Villages, FL; his siblings, Manuel J. Cardoza of Bourne, Joseph J. Cardoza of Wareham, Raymond D. Cardoza of New Bedford, John P. Cardoza of Pocasset, Charles S. Cardoza of Onset, Paul F. Cardoza of New Bedford, Ruth A. Harness of Royal Palm Beach, FL and George L. Cardoza of San Diego, CA. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be held on Tues., June 24th at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in the Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours will be Mon. from 5—8 PM.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Kristen L. Ladd Scholarship Fund, c/o Eastern Bank, P.O. Box 431, Wareham, MA 02571 or to the Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers, P.O. Box 327, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0327.

For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com
Published in the Standard-Times on 6/21/2008.

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