John Albert

Cardone

John Albert Cardone passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday February 20, 2022.  He was 75 years of age.

John was born on June 11, 1946 in Chelsea to his beloved parents, Maria E. (Bilardi) and Albert N. Cardone.  He remained a lifelong resident of Chelsea.  He is predeceased by his stepfather Lawrence D. Cardone.  John attended Chelsea High School where he was a member of the Latin Club and Traffic Squad.  He completed a degree program in Aeronautical and Space Engineering Technology at the Wentworth Institute of Technology.  He was nicknamed "the Thinker" of his class.  John also went on to complete a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at Northeastern University in 1985.  John retired several years ago after working as an engineer for many years at Raytheon Technologies.

In his lifetime John enjoyed taking frequent road trips all along the east coast, traveling from Niagara Falls to Orlando, FL.  John enjoyed quick jaunts to Kittery and York Beach, ME.  He created especially fond memories for his family when he took them to the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

John lived a quiet, simple life and found joy in his favorite hobbies.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was always trying to make them laugh.  John enjoyed spending time in the comfort of his home, practicing carpentry and tending to his garden with the help of his most treasured dog, Lucky.

John was the beloved father of Dr. Anthony Cardone, DMD and his wife Sheree of Saugus and John L. Cardone and his wife Melissa of Swampscott.  Cherished Grandpa to Aubrey and Luca Cardone of Saugus and Lilly Cardone of Swampscott. He is the dear older brother to RoseAnne Musto and her husband Paul of Saugus and Lawrence M. Cardone and his wife Kathy of Chelsea.  John is also survived by his former spouse, Michelle Cardone of Revere.  He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.  Steve and Jen Polidoro of Reading, Lisa and Flavio Pellegrino of Saugus, Paul and Briana Gregorio of Revere, Maria Cardone of Chelsea, and grand-nieces and nephews, Stephen and Sophie Polidoro of Reading, and Bella, Nicky, and Gianna Pellegrino of Saugus.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend his visiting hours in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday February 23rd from 4 - 8 P.M.

Per order of the Chelsea Board of Health, all visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home.

Funeral will begin from the Welsh Funeral Home on Thursday February 24th at 9:00 A.M.  Followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett

DONATIONS:  John was an avid animal lover.  In remembrance of John, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

https://www.arlboston.org

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