Monsignor Daniel E. Cardelli

My dearest Daniel, My life will never be the same without you. You were always the light at the end of the tunnel, no matter what! I was blessed and privileged to know and love you all these precious years and so honored to be loved by you throughout our friendship and our sweet family connection. Your kindness and spirituality, your patience, your generosity and endless humility as well as your BIG heart all left an indelible mark on my soul that I will take with me forever! I will always...

It was an honor to have known him. `Father´ Cardelli was everything and more a spiritual leader could be. He had an enormous impact on my life having served as principal of schools in two of his Parishes, St. Peter Martyr and St. Isidore´s. Without him, my life would never have been the same. Many of us were truly blessed for having crossed Monsignor Cardelli´s path. He was and is certainly now, a Saint.

The Mardahl kids are heartbroken. Father Dan was such a kind, loving presence in our lives. Our brother, Danny, was named after him. He was instrumental in getting us our family dog, Shanahan. Father Dan opened the doors of St. Isadore's so we could have our dad's funeral in Northern California. He stood in the fog in Colma, waiting with us, when the hearse got lost on it's way to Holy Cross. Father Dan, we love you and you will always be in our hearts.

You brought kind words and wisdom to our family over the years. You will be missed. God Bless you.

Rest In Peace Msgr. Cardelli. It was my honor to have known you and been your alter boy during your time as pastor of Saint Peter Martyr Church.

What touched me...I was working in the parish library I started when about 1 PM during the week. I heard him start a nuptial Mass. Curious ,I peeked in and saw few ,mostly elderly , attendees. The office told me a couple in their 70s had been married ...the groom for the first time. He prepared all the food for their reception in the church hall using his mom's spaghetti sauce recipe. That was who he was. He was a deeply spiritual man with a great sense of humor. He was a gift of grace...

So sorry to hear of Fr. Dan's passing. He was exceptional man with a huge heart and served the St. Isidore's community with great passion and humility. May he rest in peace.