Hudson, MA
Augusto Cardoso, 72, former long time resident of Hudson, died Saturday, March 31st at his residence in Fitchburg surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosa (Lino) Cardoso of Fitchburg, formerly of Hudson.
Augusto was born in Guarda, Lisbon in Portugal. He left Portugal in 1968 and resided in Hudson until moving to Fitchburg in 2006. He was employed as an assembler for General Motors in Framingham for many years until its closing. Augusto enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and looked forward to his frequent trips to Old Orchard, Maine. He was a long time member of Saint Michael's Parish in Hudson.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Lucy Rodriguez and her husband David, Elizabeth Thorpe and his son, David Cardoso, all of Hudson. He is also survived by his brother, Aleepio Cardoso of Portugal; his five grandchildren, Chelsea Thorpe, Ryan MacDonald, Devin and Chloe Cardoso, Darien Melvin and his many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. in Saint Michael's Church, 21 Manning Street, Hudson. Burial will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery, Hudson. Family and friends may attend calling hours on Tuesday, April 3rd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Tighe-Hamilton Funeral Home, Inc. 50 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749.