Alfred
Alfred A. Cardoza
d. December 20, 2011
Hudson, MA
Alfred A. Cardoza, 94, a life long resident of Hudson, died on Tuesday, Dec. 20th at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northboro. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara R. (Redman) Cardoza who died in March of 2011.
Alfred was born and raised in Hudson, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Xavier) Cardoza. He attended local schools and was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army, 8th Regiment of the 4th Infantry in the European Theater. He was a former machinist for LaPointe's Machine Shop in Hudson and the former Universal Boring Machine Co. He later owned and operated two Mobil Service Stations in Hudson, on Washington Street and Wood Square. He sold the Service stations and founded Ayer Auto Parts which he operated until his retirement in 1985. Alfred served on the Board of Directors of the former Community National Bank and was a former member and President of the Gas Stations Dealers Association. He was a member of the Hudson Lodge of Elk's, Masons, Odd Fellows and was one of the organizers of the Hudson Boy's Club. He served as President of the Hudson Rotary Club and member of the First Federated Church in Hudson.
He is survived by his son-in-law, Richard Prince of Shrewsbury, husband of the late Carole (Cardoza) Prince who died in 2007; three grandchildren, David Prince of Oxford, James Prince and his wife Donna of Leicester and Thomas Prince of West Boylston. He is also survived by his eight great grandchildren, Amanda Prince of N. Grafton, Susan Prince of S. Grafton, Cara, Katie and Jessica Prince of Leicester, Reina and Kyle Prince of Worcester and Hunter Prince of West Boylston.
Family and friends may attend calling hours on Friday, Dec. 23rd from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 followed by a funeral service on Friday, Dec. 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Cardoza may be made to: American Diabetes Association, Boston Office, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.
Alfred A. Cardoza, 94, a life long resident of Hudson, died on Tuesday, Dec. 20th at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northboro. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara R. (Redman) Cardoza who died in March of 2011.
Alfred was born and raised in Hudson, son of the late Manuel and Mary (Xavier) Cardoza. He attended local schools and was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army, 8th Regiment of the 4th Infantry in the European Theater. He was a former machinist for LaPointe's Machine Shop in Hudson and the former Universal Boring Machine Co. He later owned and operated two Mobil Service Stations in Hudson, on Washington Street and Wood Square. He sold the Service stations and founded Ayer Auto Parts which he operated until his retirement in 1985. Alfred served on the Board of Directors of the former Community National Bank and was a former member and President of the Gas Stations Dealers Association. He was a member of the Hudson Lodge of Elk's, Masons, Odd Fellows and was one of the organizers of the Hudson Boy's Club. He served as President of the Hudson Rotary Club and member of the First Federated Church in Hudson.
He is survived by his son-in-law, Richard Prince of Shrewsbury, husband of the late Carole (Cardoza) Prince who died in 2007; three grandchildren, David Prince of Oxford, James Prince and his wife Donna of Leicester and Thomas Prince of West Boylston. He is also survived by his eight great grandchildren, Amanda Prince of N. Grafton, Susan Prince of S. Grafton, Cara, Katie and Jessica Prince of Leicester, Reina and Kyle Prince of Worcester and Hunter Prince of West Boylston.
Family and friends may attend calling hours on Friday, Dec. 23rd from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749 followed by a funeral service on Friday, Dec. 23rd at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery, Hudson.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mr. Cardoza may be made to: American Diabetes Association, Boston Office, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.
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