Joseph S. Cardarelli

CARDARELLI, JOSEPH S., 89, RETIRED JOHNSTON SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, formerly of Summit Ave., died October 23, 2007 at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the husband of the late Catherine 'Kay' (Fusco) Cardarelli.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Sabatino and Rosina (Martinelli) Cardarelli.

Mr. Cardarelli was a former Principal at Alfred A. William, Brown Ave., and Graniteville School. He was also a former teacher and Principal at Thornton Annex Elementary School. He was a graduate of LaSalle Academy and received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Providence College in 1942. He furthered his studies, receiving his teaching certificate from Rhode Island College and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from University of Connecticut.

Mr. Cardarelli was involved in managing the early stages of the Johnston Recreational Association and was a former scoutmaster of St. Rocco Church, Troop 10. A commentator and communicant of St. Rocco Church, where he met his wife, Catherine, he also sang in the choir and was a former organizer of the St. Rocco Feast. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, farmer, and poet.

He leaves two daughters, Roseann D'Acchioli and husband Stephen M. of Johnston and Joan M. DiMaio and husband John V. of Cranston; four grandchildren, Jason S. D'Acchioli and wife Carolyn, Lisa C. D'Acchioli, Michael J. DiMaio and companion Shannon, and Kristina M. DiMaio; and three great-grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, and Christian. He was brother of the late Mario and William Cardarelli, Evelyn Crisafulli, Gloria DiMuro, and Josephine Ruggieri.

Calling hours Thursday morning 8-9 am in the ROBBINS FUNERAL HOME, 2251 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Rocco Church, Johnston. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cherry Hill Manor Activities Fund, 2 Cherry Hill Rd., Johnston, RI 02919 or St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston, RI 02919.