It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Edward J. Cardinale. Mr. Cardinale, who was a resident of Providence Rest, died in his sleep on the mourning of September 5,2015. He leaves behind his wife Claire, and three daughters- Lori-Beth, Keri-Ann and Gina. Lori-Beth the eldest daughter, married Nicholas Giannasca, and they have two children-Nicholas and Alessandra, Keri-Ann is married to Thomas Gallo and Gina wed George Calle. They have three sons- GianPaul, Joseph and Michaelangelo. Edward led a very eventful and full life. From modest beginnings as the youngest of nine children growing up on Ninth Avenue in New York's Hells Kitchen, he served his country in World War 11 and was awarded the World War 11 Victory Medal and Occupation Medal. He and Claire married in 1963 and began their lives together. While an auto mechanic by occupation, Edward pursued varied business interests during his career. He established his own sheet -metal company, and invested in and operated several automobile and restaurant related businesses, both here and abroad. When not working extremely hard, Ed found time for Claire and the girls. Summers were spent in Lake Welch, where the Cardinale family would take up summer residence, and Edward would commute to be with the family on weekends. Though family and hard work were his primary pursuits, a zest for the action in life also defined Edward. Singing, jokes and music were always in the offering. Sinatra had no greater fan, and one of Edward's biggest regrets was that he never found the time to see the chairman in person. An opera -singing brother, Joseph, introduced Ed to a world of music not often heard in the tenements of Ninth Avenue, and to Ed's last days, certain arias would literally bring tears to his eyes. An Avid fan of the "pictures" and the "fights", Edward would often be found, especially in his later years, enjoying one of his favorite war films,especially those from the 40's and 50's. It remains a mistery as to which fighter Edward thought was the "greatest", but there was no doubt that he would be riveted to a good bout on the TV. Ed may have loved his war films and boxing, but he had a special place in his heart for animals. Sometimes to Clairs's dismay, the Cardinale home would often become the new residence for a stray dog or cat that Ed just could not leave on the street. Edward loved his family and his country. In so many ways, he exemplified the greatest generation, and he will be missed. We wish him peace where ever he is, and maybe a little action.
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