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Alfonse Cardaropoli Obituary
1957 - 2025
South Hadley
Alfonse G. Cardaropoli passed away on January 20, 2025 at the age of 67. Born on July 10, 1957 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late Ralph Cardaropoli and Jean (Yelle) Cardaropoli. Al graduated from Cathedral High School and went on to a long career at the U.S Postal Service where he was proud of his many accomplishments and promotions. As a young adult, Al treasured the years of bowling and playing bocce alongside his father in numerous local leagues. He played the drums in several local bands from the time he was a teenager, and when he retired from playing, he enjoyed listening to and supporting local blues bands. Al was an avid foodie and gardener and after retirement took great joy in honing his cooking and baking skills or scouting local nurseries for something new to put in the garden. Always one to take the scenic route, stop to smell the roses, and explore places off the beaten path, Al found beauty and wonder in the world around him and invited those he was with to share that with him. He will be remembered for his warmth and wit, his easy-going demeanor, steadfast support and generous spirit.
He leaves his wife, Pauline, daughter Cezza, bonus daughters Lauren and Jenae, sister Linda and nephew Alex. Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Services are private. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, or the family encourages you to plant a flower in your garden for the pollinators. To sign an online guest register visit www.beersandstory.com
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Maxwell Austin
February 6, 2025
May God bless you and your family in these challenging times. My condolences to Cezza and the rest of the Cardaropoli family.
F, X. Kelly
January 26, 2025
My condolences to Al's family. May he rest in peace.
Mark Warga
January 26, 2025
I want to express my condolences to the family. I work with Al in QC for years and he was a great guy. He will be missed by all. I had great times with Al.....
Kim Kenny
January 26, 2025
Deepest condolences to Al´s family and friends May Al Rest in Peace. I still have the gem stones you gave me
Frank and Sheila Miller
January 24, 2025
You never knew if Al was having a bad day while at the post office. You were greeted with kind words, a big smile, and conversation. Such a loss for his family and the other people Al knew. Our deepest sympathy.
Frank and Sheila Miller
Pete Warner
January 24, 2025
We met at Two Guys where we both worked as young men. Al was a funny guy and we spent a fair amount of time hanging at Jai Alai, hiking, bowling. I have some great memories. Once we picked bucketfuls of cherries from his tree at his Dad's house on Johnson St. RIP Alphonse. If you see Danni from Jai Alai, remember he owes us money.
Pati Flowers
January 24, 2025
Class of Cat High 1975. We maintained our friendship for several years but went along our way. It´s not surprising so many if his coworkers respected him. So many of us have great memories of Forest Park, music and high school shenanigans with Al. Much love to his family
Don Marsh
January 23, 2025
With deepest condolences to the Cardaropoli family.
James Cardaropoli
January 23, 2025
Al and I kept in touch mostly by text over the last several years and he was always finding and sending me old pictures of our grandparents, parents, and in this one, a picture of him with Linda holding me as a baby. I love that he had such an interest in our family history and grateful he shared it with me. Al will be missed for sure. My heartfelt condolences to Polly, Linda, Alex and his other family members and friends.
Christine Couture
January 23, 2025
Rest in peace, Al
John Dillon
January 23, 2025
Al on drums and me on piano in high school. My first rock 'n roll experience. Many gigs and recordings followed.
John Fernands
January 22, 2025
Sad to hear of Al's passing. Way too young. I'll always hold fond memories of playing music with him, bowling with him, and working on his house years ago. My condolences to his family.
Scott Blouin
January 22, 2025
Wow - this is a tough one! Al and I met at Forest Park Junior High more than 50 years ago. He was a great guy and a nice guy. I wish I could have seen more of him over the past 30 years.
My condolences to Al's family.
Dave Tisdell
January 22, 2025
I worked with Al at the post office and I always liked them very much, a great guy! My condolences to his family.
Scott Tardy
January 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jenna Longhi
January 22, 2025
Pauline and family.
I was so saddened to hear of Al´s passing. Deepest condolences to his entire family.
Jenna (Cardaropoli) Longhi and Family.
Mark Olson
January 22, 2025
Al was one of many great supervisors/MDOs I had the privilege of working for. He also brought his love of bowling to the Employee Association where he sponsored outings at the former Airway Lanes every February school vacation. May he rest in peace.
Scott Beeman
January 22, 2025
Al was a friend first and a co-worker second. It was my good fortune to have known and worked with Al for many years.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mary Driscoll
January 22, 2025
So very sorry to hear this sad news.
I met Al when we were both teenagers at Cathedral. He was part of our group of friends who'd spend our after hours school time, plus weekends & summers together. He was a really nice, fun loving guy. I have many memories of our high school and Westfield State days.
We met up again at a reunion of old friends about a decade ago. Unsurprisingly, he was the same really nice guy.
My deepest sympathies to Al's family & friends. He will live on in the hearts & memories of those who knew & loved him.
Linda Cardaropoli
January 22, 2025
Polly, Lauren, Jenae, and Alex and to all whose lives he touched I am so sorry for this loss May you find comfort and strength from each other through God's grace, and may he rest his kind soul always in my heart I love you AlIt is with heavy heart that I say to
Mickey rivas
January 21, 2025
Al was a nice& easy going guy. He was a great boss. Rest in peace. My prayets go out to u& your family.
Paul Gauthier
January 21, 2025
My condolences to the entire family. Al was one of the best bosses at the Post office, and also a great guy. He played many times at the Bar I owned in Springfield, Fatcats on Worthington St. He will be missed. God Bless.
Joyce Jessup
January 21, 2025
My Condolences to the family. Al was a great boss. May He R.I.P.
Holly Pereira
January 21, 2025
Pauline and family - I am so sorry to hear about Al's passing. I worked under Al at the beginning of my postal career. He taught me ALOT and helped me with advancement in my career. I always appreciated his guidance, support and friendship! May he rest in peace!
Andy Bruce
January 21, 2025
Al and I started our postal careers together on the same day in 1979. We were close for a while but ended up taking different career paths. Whenever we ran into each other through the years it was fun recalling some of those early days. Sincere condolences to Al's family.
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