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Timothy Howard Cardozo

1950 - 2017

BORN

1950

DIED

2017

Timothy Cardozo Obituary

Tim passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fair Oaks at age 67 on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, following a 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Feb. 3, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, the oldest of 4 children, the family moved to the Sacramento area when Tim was a child. He graduated from CSUS with a Masters degree in Computer Science, and worked for the State of California at the Franchise Tax Board for 40 years as a main frame computer programmer. Tim is survived by his wife of nearly 46 years, Karla, his children Angelica Stahl (Mike), Matthew Cardozo (Sara); mother Joyce Stewart; grand-children Mason and Rachel Cardozo; and siblings Michael, Catherine, and Peter Cardozo. In addition to working with computers, which he loved, Tim enjoyed astronomy, history, music, and walks with family along the American River. Donations may be made in Tim's honor to the World Wildlife Fund or KVIE, his favorite non-profits.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Aug. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Cardozo

15 Entries

Wayne Edmonds

February 23, 2018

Karla, I wanted to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband Tim. Obviously I did not know him but from all that I have read he was a good man. I wish all the best for you. If anyone deserves it, it's you.

Geri Karl Chilelli

October 17, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with Tim's family at this most diffficult time. I enjoyed family events with his brothers and sister, as well as his mother, father and stepfather. I enjoyed pool parties with his family at his home. He was always kind and welcoming. May he Rest In Peace.

August 24, 2017

I am sending my warmest, most caring thoughts to my cousins during this time of grief and loss.
Much Love,
Glory
PS: Please be in touch at: [email protected].

August 17, 2017

I met Tim when we both about 7 years old. As he was my new neighbor that moved in across the street from each other. We had many years of fun but a lass we grew apart. RIP MY OLD PAL. Marty Reel Vegvary

Kenneth Parker

August 17, 2017

My little brother me and Gregg Foster and Tim Cardozo were in a band together a long time ago. The band's name was Ebb cuz it sounded kinda surfy. Tim had the biggest and loudest amp so there was never any question that he would be the lead guitar. None of us could really play or sing. We might struggle through a weird semblance of Pipeline or Penetration or Louie Louie but Midnight Hour, Little Black Egg, no way. Most practices were really just arguments over what chord went where. Of course these discussions never grew too heated because in the back of my mind I knew better than to mess with a guy who could stiff arm a sledgehammer.Yep saw him do it one sunny day at Will Rogers Jr. High. And of course he also managed to acquire a troll doll before me and thereby even got some cool girls to talk to him. Peace, Tim Cardozo. Thanks for bein my friend.

Carol Ford (Daum)

August 17, 2017

I also knew Tim in junior high and throughout High School. In fact, he was the first boy I ever danced with. So sorry to hear he's gone at such a young age.

Gary Kukis

August 17, 2017

Tim and I go back to the 4th grade together. We had Mr. Ferwerda's class at Laural Ruff, many, many years ago.

That long ago, I recall seeing him perform in some kind of a school concert and I recall being somewhat jealous of him, thinking that he had it all. He was smart, he was athletic AND he could sing. I admired him greatly, at that age, and wondered why I did not have all of those talents (we were in 4th grade, mind you).

Our lives intersected many times after 4th grade. We went to the same schools and had the same teachers throughout grammar school. Mr. Baker put Tim, Natalie Wilson and 3 others from our class, and myself together--I am guessing because Tim and Natalie were in that group, that is must have been the smart students. :)

We had cub scouts together and lived a street away from one another for about 10 years.

Tim, Ken Parker, Gregg Foster, Carol Daum, Cindy Killary, Linda (Knight, I think?), and Anabelle George all attended teen canteens together at Will Rogers Junior high. I recall listening to Beach Boy records at those get togethers and all being paired off. Great memories from the era.

Speaking of the Beach Boys, Mr. Lorenson down the street got me two tickets to see the Beach Boys, so Tim and I attended that together. I think I was quite a bit more enthusiastic about it than he was (but Tim was usually laid back). I could not believe that Brian Wilson was not there.

Tim and I attended high school together as well, although we saw less of each other at that point in time.

Tim played in a band with Gregg Foster and Doug Dykeman, called Hide Fox. I recorded them and got what I thought was a fairly good recording of them playing in our pool area...until the police showed up to shut them down.

That trip to see the Doors that Tom describes, I have always wondered exactly who I was with. Apparently it was Tom and Tim. :)

All of my memories of Tim are positive. Even though we disagreed about things as adults, we were able to talk about it, without getting mad or confrontational.

In the past few years, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Tim and we got together once or twice a year for several years. I am really glad that we got to spend that time together. It is hard to believe that he and I have known each other for 55+ years and remained friends the entire time. I will greatly miss him; he was a wonderful friend--kind, unpretentious, intelligent, with a ready laugh.

My sincere condolences to Karla. She is a great gal and married a good man.

Mark Naber

August 15, 2017

Tim was the main support for our printing system at work - he was always working on enhancements to the system, and made our jobs easier on the other side. I also saw him at local computer club meetings.

He will be sorely missed.

Linda Printz (Knight)

August 15, 2017

Tim was a friend of mine when we were in high school. He was smart, funny, kind, and very handsome. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to the family.

Maureen Tooker

August 15, 2017

Karla, I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing and the battle he had to endure. Though he is with the Lord now, it doesn't fill the void left behind or remove the grief that is felt in your heart. I enjoyed Tim's company at the worship team bar-b-ques you use to have at the house. Sending my love and hugs to you.

Celeste Barham

August 14, 2017

In the sixties we went to a small high school where each of us knew the names of others. Certain people stood out to me and Tim Cardozo was one of them. I am sure we said "hi" in the halls and perhaps had classes together. We may not have been close friends in High School but His intelligence and specialness was not lost on me.

Linda Schoeffler

August 14, 2017

I went to School with Tim, he was a great guy. Very sad news. My thoughts to his family and friends. RIP, Tim.

Tom Tolley

August 14, 2017

So sorry to read about Tim's passing. Tim was a friend from high school, one of about a dozen of us 'misfits' that railed against the conformity and attempt to continue the bland subservience that smothered young adults in changing times. We hung together and looked out for each other. Tim was a stand-up guy and embraced the music and cultural events that were changing people's lives and outlook during the mid 1960's. I remember about 8 of us cramming into a car Tim was driving to see The Doors at the Memorial Auditorium (the band didn't show up!) and lots of other excursions and adventures. I ran into Tim now and then and always enjoyed our encounters and the talk about old times and experiences. I knew he was a devoted father and family man from our conversations and I offer my condolences to those he has left behind. Good rest to you, Tim.

Axel Larson

August 13, 2017

I enjoyed working with Tim to create and support the Orangevale/Fair Oaks chapter of the Sacramento PC User Group. I admired his technical skills and loved our open debates of the pros and cons of various hardware and software products. Tim was quick to help people with their technical problems and was very patient in helping them understand the technical issues.

Farewell my friend. May you have everlasting peace.

Marion Lloyd

August 13, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Tim at FTB for several years. He was a good person, very intelligent, a hard worker, and easy to work with. Rest in peace.

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