Lawrence D.

Cardone

Lawrence entered into eternal rest on Wednesday August 19 ^th in the peaceful surroundings of his Chelsea home.  He was 90 years of age. Born and raised in Chelsea he was a loving son of the late Vito M. and Vilma (Rizzo) Cardone.  He married Maria E. (Bilardi) and was widowed last year with Maria's passing in January of 2019 after sharing 62 years of unbridled love and devotion. A lifelong resident of Chelsea Lawrence worked as a lab technician for Walbar Metals in Peabody.  In his lifetime Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his family, playing with his grandkids and great grandkids, and making new friends wherever he went. Lawrence loved to take trips with his family, visiting Italy, Florida, Hawaii, and Las Vegas many times with them. Since the local casino opened, Sunday morning visits became his new favorite way to start the week. He truly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, and nothing made him happier than a cold beer and sharing a good story with loved ones.  He was a lifelong and founding member of the Mottola VFW Post, helping to build the original building in Revere with his brother Emilio.  In 1951 Lawrence joined the Army and served honorably during the Korean Conflict having attained the rank of Corporal he was honorably discharged in 1953.  He was the beloved husband of the late Maria E. (Bilardi) Cardone. And devoted father of John A. Cardone of Chelsea, Rose Anne Musto and her husband Paul of Saugus, Lawrence M. Cardone and his wife Kathy of Chelsea.  Cherished grandfather of John Cardone and wife Melissa, Dr. Anthony Cardone DMD and wife Sheree, Stephen Polidoro and wife Jennifer, Lisa Pellegrino and husband Flavio, Paul Cardone, and wife Briana, and Maria A. Cardone.  Adoring great-grandfather of Lilly and Aubrey Cardone, Stephen and Sophie Polidoro, Isabella, Nicholas and Gianna Pelligrino.  Dear brother of Emilio Cardone of Malden, Rose Thayer of Lowell, Elizabeth Addivinola of East Boston, Dianne Russo and Margaret Mamzur both of Revere, and the late Michael Cardone.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday August 24 ^th from 4 - 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend.  All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  Funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday August 25 ^th at 9:00 A.M. Followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 10:00 A.M. Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.  Ample parking opposite funeral home.  We encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card see links below