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Augustus Gerard "Gus" Cardello
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Augustus Cardello Obituary
A native of Westport, CT, Gus was born on June 6, 1999 in London, England. He was a 2017 graduate of Staples High School, and he was currently enrolled at Providence College.
Beloved son of Joseph and Michelle Cardello; brother to Isabella and Christopher; loving grandson of Robert and Denise Murtha and Bobbi and (the late) Joey Cardello; Nephew of Christopher Murtha (Andie), and Aunts Lisa Fiske (Kevin) and Roberta Kemper. Gus is also survived by nine cousins: Devon, Megan, Troy, Kyle, Cammie, Mark, Jennie, Jamie and Brett.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 3pm to 8pm at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Internment will be private.
The family would be most grateful for contributions to the Augustus G. Cardello Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Checks made payable to "Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund" (Reference Augustus G. Cardello). Contact Clapboard Hill Private Wealth, 1265 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880. Email: [email protected] Phone:+1-203-429-0406
You can also donate through this GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/gus-cardello-memorial-scholarship?fbclid=IwAR3vJPwO4DOr594hqPftut4s43l9id3Uph1bgp8iQs9DJ9foaKMB0eNH0hs
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Christine Pakkala
October 24, 2018
Dear Cardello Family, Our daughter Lulu Stracher shared the devastating news of the loss of her friend, your son, Gus Cardello. She described his kindness to her at Bedford Middle School and his steadfast friendship through their years together at Staples High School. Our hearts ache for you at this untimely loss. We hope that his memory comforts you and shines a light through these difficult days. The Stracher-Pakkala family
October 24, 2018
We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss. May the love and support of family and friends give you strength. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Nicole, Matt, Adam and Eric Feuer
David, Suzanne, Russell & Jane Krauss
October 20, 2018
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the entire Cardello family.
Debbie Powers Levine
October 20, 2018
Im so heartbroken. Just wanted to let Joe know that a former St Joes & Matignon classmate is keeping you, your family & friends in my thoughts and prayers and how truly sorry I am for your loss.
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susan Berry
October 19, 2018
my daughter is a sophomore at Providence College and knew Gus ❤ She said he was a wonderful friend and always had a smile on his face. I am so very sorry for your loss. My family is sending love & prayers Courtney Berry and Family
Cara Aber
October 19, 2018
We loved Gus and he will always be a brother to Cayne and part of our family. He saw each one of us as a unique individual and had the ability to make us laugh at the silliest things. I hope his bright light and energy shine forever and that the memories of him and the love of your family and friends help sustain you and give you strength whenever you need it.
Xoxo
Cara, Matthew, Cayne and Maya Mandell/Aber
Jenny Lukens
October 19, 2018
There are no words to express how deeply sorry we are about the loss of your dear son Gus. Please know that you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Our sincerest condolences, The Lukens Family
Tracy, Joe, Sophia and Grace Livecchi
October 18, 2018
Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. Our daughter was a classmate at Staples and she said it was Guss kindness and welcoming personality that she will remember the most. Our entire family will hold you in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Arianna, Miranda, Stacey & Stein Brekke
October 18, 2018
We are so sorry for your unimaginable loss, and you are in our thoughts and hearts.
Jo Levinson
October 18, 2018
Wishing you sweet memories of Gus, and hoping that the love of family and friends will give you strength. Please know that we are here for you always. Our hearts are broken...
Mary Dorman
October 18, 2018
Oh my, I am so sorry for the deep loss of your precious son, grandson, brother/cousin & I send my heartfelt sympathy & prayers to all of you- with love from, Cousin Mary Fortunato Dorman
Donna Gleason
October 18, 2018
Gus and my grandson were fellow Friars. During Freshman year, Gus took Griffin under his wing and helped him get over the rough patches of being the new kid on the block.
Our hearts break for you and all who knew Gus.
Jay Ferraro
October 18, 2018
Joe, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Augustus. Please know that your Merrimack familys thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
melissa Needle/Lynch
October 18, 2018
Words can not express the heartbreak we feel for your family. Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing Gus we have heard so, so many wonderful things about him. Please know your family is constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Ross
October 18, 2018
We are praying for Gus and for your family for the Lords peace to flow through the Holy Spirit into your hearts and home. We are so very sorry. Jennifer, Harrison and Donovan Ross
The Felton Family
October 17, 2018
There are no words to adequately express our sorrow for this unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Anne Spencer
October 17, 2018
My heart breaks for your unimaginable loss, no words seem to fit. Our family has you in our constant thoughts and we will pray for peace and strength for your family as you navigate though this painful time.
The Spencer-Cheema family
The Speed Family
October 17, 2018
Words simply cannot express how sorry and heartbroken we are for your loss. Gus was a fine young man who was taken from us way too soon. Please know that the Cardello family is in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
All Our Love and Sympathy,
The Speed Family
Erin Latz
October 17, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Gus I know he was a light on the PC campus. In time, I hope all family members can be at peace with the thought that Gus lived a wonderful life surrounded by fellow students who loved him and this love will continue on until we meet him again in eternal happiness. May God strengthen you all with healing and hope.
Abby McCarthy
October 17, 2018
Sending my condolences, love, and prayers from your friend & classmate at Providence College. Forever a Friar.
Conroy Family
October 17, 2018
We only know Gus through our son, Matthew, who was is a fellow Friar. Our heart aches for this unimaginable loss. God Bless you and support you through this most difficult time.
The Zeiberg Family
October 17, 2018
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences. Those we love dont go away. They walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed, and very dear. May his memory be a blessing to your family.
Jennifer Schwartz
October 17, 2018
Words can't express how heartbroken we are for your unimaginable loss. Gus and your family will forever be in our thoughts.
With love and sympathy,
Jen, Marc, Ben, and Sam
Michele & Andrew Felner
October 17, 2018
We are so truly sorry for your devastating loss. Sending you our most heartfelt condolences, much love, and special prayers.
Michele, Andrew, Lindsey, Ryan & Samantha
Sue Calger
October 17, 2018
Michelle, I am so sorry for the loss of Augustus. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am heartbroken for you and can only imagine the depth of your grief.
Cecilia and John Misa
October 17, 2018
Dear Michelle, Joe, Izzy and Christopher, Our hearts are broken for the loss you have suffered. May God bless your family with peace and strength to endure the coming days. You and Gus will always be in our hearts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Abby Mansolillo
October 17, 2018
My thoughts and prayers, as well as those of my family and the Providence College community, are with Gus family and close friends during this time. Gus, you are forever a Fiar.
Olivia Ferri
October 16, 2018
My, along with the entire Friar family, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather ONeill
October 16, 2018
Our thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Our son Griffin graduated with Gus but really got to know him at PC. They were the Gentleman of St Joes. We are so so sorry for your loss.
Gus you are Forever a friar
Heather, Glenn, Griffin, Hillary, and Mairin ONeill
Bob and jean Accolla
October 16, 2018
There are no words only heartbreak. You are in our prayers every minute of everyday. I pray god gives you all the strength you need to get through this horrible tragedy. He truly had an amazing mom and dad and sister and brother that loved him so much. And also loved by so many. God bless you all
Katherine Bruan
October 16, 2018
I cant express how heartbroken I am. Gus was truly one of my favorite people. He had a heart of gold and always made me smile. He was like a brother to my son Nick (Hooper).
We loved your son.
Ann Marie Luciano
October 16, 2018
Im so sorry for your loss, praying for your family at this difficult time .
Gibby, Phillip, Fritz and Madeline
October 16, 2018
You have our deepest and sincerest sympathy. Gus was fun and funny. Most of all, he was kind. May you find hope in the midst of sorrow and strength in the memories of Gus and the love of all who surround you.
Theresa Kelky
October 16, 2018
Michelle & Joe, Isabella & Christopher, we are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Theresa & Daniel Kelly
Monica Ryan
October 16, 2018
I am so sorry for your most painful of losses. Gus is your angel now. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to your family. Michelle.... my heart breaks for you. May God carry you and your family through this difficult time.
October 16, 2018
Michelle and Joe, Isabella and Christopher, Were so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Theresa and Daniel Kelly
Jane and Matthew Jones
October 16, 2018
We are heartbroken at this unimaginable loss. His Westport friends were truly blessed to have had such a wonderful friend as Gus in their lives. Sending love and prayers to The Cardello family from Jane, Matthew and Maddie Jones
Tracy, Joe, Sam and Livi Troy
October 16, 2018
May God be at your side as you grieve and Gus stay in your hearts as you live.
May Peace Find ... with love and faith and hope for your healing.
We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers.
Elaine DeVivo
October 16, 2018
So sorry to hear this Heartbreaking and devastating news. You will all be in my prayers. My sincere condolences.
Fiamma Morton
October 16, 2018
May your memories of Gus and the love of your family and friends surround all of the Cardello family and give you strength in the days and years ahead.
Blessings, love and prayers.
Tom Kashetta
October 16, 2018
We will forever keep Augustus in our thoughts and prayers. We are heart broken for your loss. He is only a cloud away. Our sincere condolences to the Cardello family. Tom, Sarah, Madison and Matt Kashetta
Amy Pines
October 16, 2018
This is unimaginable to every parent who hears of your loss of Gus. We are so, so sorry and only wish we could make it not true. Please allow friends and family to support you in any way you need. We are all heartbroken for you and are here for you.
The Nebens family
October 16, 2018
We cannot begin to express our sadness over the passing of Gus. We are thinking of you all and sending much love.
The Honig Family
October 16, 2018
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Buffy Strober
October 16, 2018
Sending our deepest and most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Augustus. May the love and support of those around you and in your community hold you up during this time and always.
With love and sympathy,
Buffy, Andy, Zach & Chelsea Strober
Tony Castagnzzzi
October 16, 2018
Words cannot express how sorry we all are for your loss. I will always remember the first time I met Gus on the Little League field and what a wonderful young man he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cardello family
Tim, Sue & Will O'Halloran
October 16, 2018
We hold the Cardello family in our hearts and prayers and will always remember Gus as a funny and caring young man.
Nadia Jarski McIlhany
October 16, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort in this difficult time.
The Rein Family
October 16, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you in every moment and sending you love and strength and wishing you comfort and courage to face the days ahead.
Allison, Jack, Miles and Benny Feuer
October 16, 2018
Augustus will always have a special place in our hearts. We are so very sorry for your loss and send love and comfort to all of you.
The Dedona Family
October 16, 2018
Our condolences to the Cardello Family.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Elizabeth & Michael Kessler
October 16, 2018
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Gus. Our hearts are with you
Megan Stenberg
October 16, 2018
Sending Love and Prayers from your classmate at Providence College. Always a Friar. Megan Stenberg (class of 21) and Family, Bryan, Kelly, Kyle, Catherine and John
Beth, Joe & Brendan Massoud
October 16, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. May you be blessed with happy memories of Gus every day of your lives.
Suzanne Wade
October 16, 2018
Sending so much love to each and every one of you. Augustus will live on in your hearts and is never far away. He is all around you. Love you, sweet friend
Laifer Family
October 16, 2018
Words do not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow we feel for the passing of your son and brother. Please accept our condolences. His warm and beautiful smile will live on in our hearts forever.
Nicole and Craig Bonn
October 16, 2018
Sending so much love and prayers to the entire Cardello family. We will always love you Gus. You were truly a wonderful friend.
Yolanda Piacentino
October 16, 2018
Joe and family, so very sorry for your loss. It is unimaginable. RIP Gus.
Kim Harizman
October 16, 2018
Our hearts are broken at the loss of such a wonderful young man. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief and may Gus's memory be a blessing to those who love him. xoxo
The Harizman Family
Karla Loyzaga
October 16, 2018
Dear all, we are very saddened to hear of your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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