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NICHOLAS CARDOOS Obituary

CARDOOS, Nicholas, Jr. Of Bedford on Sept. 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen F. (Sousa) for 53 years. Loving father of Rhonda Cardoos and Michael Costa of Bedford and Gwendolyn Cardoos and Thomas Maguire of Woburn. Grandfather of David "Nicholas" Paredes, Noah Paredes, and Tristan Paredes of Bedford. Brother of Roberta Colbert, Richard Cardoos and his wife Sandra, and Denise DelGrosso. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and loving cousins. Funeral from Shawsheen Funeral Home, 281 Great Rd., BEDFORD on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 at 8am followed by a Funeral in St. John's of Damascus Orthodox Church, 300 West St., Dedham at 11am. Funeral home visiting hours on Thursday, Sept. 10: 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm. Please omit flowers; donations to "Bladder Cancer Center, Lank Center GU Oncology" for the Dr. Bellmunt Bladder Research Program, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 are appreciated. Member of Frank W. Thompson Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. More info and directions: www.shawsheenfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2015.

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Glenda-Elizabeth Charles

September 2, 2019

We remember you so well Nick when we visited Judy. Will never forget the little mechanical toy which shot out and grabbed your coins, you showed it to us at your lock and key shop. We will always remember that and your kind hospitality.

Christine Dyer-Ward

April 7, 2016

So very sorry for your loss.
Great man!
Love, Christine Dyer-Ward
(Evan Dyer's Mom)

Don Philolius

September 23, 2015

Karen and family, deeply saddened by Nicks passing. A great shock and a greater loss. Best remembered as my early morning buddy on the beach in Aruba. We opened up to each other and made each other laugh. He will always be remembered....... I will miss him. Don and Tony ,

September 12, 2015

KAren & Rhonda
My deepest sympathies to you,
Maureen Sullivan

September 12, 2015

So, so sorry to hear about uncle Butch passing. Sending you all lots of love and prayers!
Kelly Colbert
Maui

Betty Berger-Schafer

September 11, 2015

Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bobby Sherman

September 11, 2015

Dear Richie,Sandy and family. It has been a joy to have shared such good times together and count you as a friend. You are such a loving couple and care so deeply for your family. It is with heartfelt sympathy that we extend our condolences in the great loss of your brother. We are all dust on the wind.

September 10, 2015

Rich and family we are sorry for your loss, sorry we couldn't make the wake.

Rick and Joanne McGarvey

Glenda & Jean Charles

September 10, 2015

God Bless you Nick. You were so kind to my Mom and me letting us stay with Judy at your house in Cape Cod. Another angel goes to heaven, and it was a privilege knowing you xx

September 10, 2015

Hi Karen and rest of Nicks (Butch's) family, and also to Richie (Brother), sincere condolences on loss of Nick. He is in our prayers-
Rich and Sandy Malfa

Chuck Cardoos

September 10, 2015

His love for family and friends always showed through. I will never forget his laughter. Though I have not seen him in quite a while, he will be greatly missed
by myself and so many others. Much love to the family.

Christine Dyer-Ward

September 10, 2015

I am so very, very sorry for your great loss.
Sending love,
Christine

September 10, 2015

Karen and family,
Thank you for sharing Nick (Butch) with us. I am blessed to have met and learned so much from such a wonderful man. We love and will miss him.
Dan and Lisa Carter.

September 10, 2015

Richard, Sandy, and Family,
So, so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers.
Love,
Debbie and Duke

Patricia Sousa

September 9, 2015

Dear Karen & Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Patti & Barbara Sousa

September 9, 2015

My deepest condolences.

-jessica

September 9, 2015

Dear Karen,
We were stunned to learn about Nick's death and send our love and deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will always be the inseparable couple-and always picture you together. Please know how many people share and feel your loss.
Love, Meta and Ken

ron sombronsky

September 9, 2015

Our deepest thoughts are with the Cardoos
families. Many fun times at the Cardoos homestead with the patriarch and matriarch
presiding in the 60's. My deepest respects
to Karen and children

September 9, 2015

Deepest sympathies to all the Cardoos family, It has been many years, but the Bedford connection and the many friends have remained strong. Blessings to all of you in this sad time.
Rich and Rebecca Turner (BHS 64)

September 9, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. May God give you peace during this tremendous time of grief.
MaryJane Glenn Portnoy
BHS Class of 1964

Ralph&Gloria Powers

September 9, 2015

Dear Karen, our hearfelt sympathy to you and
all the Cardoos family. Your loss is huge.
Butch will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You are in our thoughts through this sad time.
Uncle Ralph and Gloria

September 9, 2015

I was very saddened to hear of your loss. May God's presence give you comfort, encouragement, and grace as you walk through this difficult season of life.
(John Fix-BHS Class of 1964)

Barbara Lake

September 9, 2015

Karen, Rhonda, Gwen, Roberta, Rich and Denise:

I just came across this obituary and cannot believe it. Its been a long time since we've seen each other and how I hate those wasted years. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Butch as I've known him since we were kids was a great guy and he'll surely be missed by all of you. All of us had some great times growing up. So sad - just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Love to all, Barbara Lake (Chalk). Still unbelievable.
[email protected] or [email protected]

David & Pauline Rogers

September 9, 2015

Always enjoyed seeing Nicky and Karen together. Their love and devotion glowed around them, a beautiful sight. Nicky was always welcoming and glad to see old friends. I am thankful for the beautiful family to support Karen, Nicky and Karen always told of their children and grandchildren. Nicky's cheers of encouragement will be missed but he has planted the seeds of hard work. Our God is gracious and is with Karen right now to hold her strong.

Cathy Langone Sheldon Powers

September 9, 2015

Dear Karen, Sheldon and I were so sorry to hear about Nick. He's been a great friend to both of us for many years. All of us met at Polaroid and have stayed in touch for all these years since, our Christmas dinner and the summer golf, he always participated and we loved seeing him. He loved his family and his friends and put up the "good" fight! God bless him, he will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Cathy Langone

Laureen and Sonny Sherman

September 9, 2015

Karen and family, so sorry for your loss. Butch was such a good person. Michael Wyshak was so close to him.

robyn hannon brandy

September 9, 2015

Auntie Karen, Rhonda, Gwen... The loss of someone so dear to us is never easy. Remember that even in times like these, you are always surrounded by people that love and care for you. Uncle Nick will always be in our hearts, never to be forgotten. Love you all.

September 8, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 29:11)

Kelli Whitley

September 8, 2015

Rhon, Gwenny, Aunt Karen.
I adored my Uncle Butch. I will miss him. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Wonderful Man.
Love Kell

September 8, 2015

Dear Roberta and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother's family. May he rest in peace. Carol+Tom McSweeney

Jim & Donna McGovern

September 8, 2015

So sorry to hear of the passing of a great friend and fellow football player and long time Bedford Resident . Nick and I kind of grew up together in Bedford and I have very fond memories of him and his beautiful family. God bless you all .. so sad .. Karen and the whole Cardoos family , we are so sorry for your loss.. RIP Nick,
with Love ----
Jim & Donna
Cae Cod

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