Joseph A. Kardoos

Kardoos, Joseph A. of Hanover, passed away on August 1, 2018.

The beloved husband of 49 years to Judith A.(Buckley) Kardoos of Hanover. Cherished father of A.J. Kardoos of Hingham and Karen Schepman of Hanover. Brother of Maryann Anastasio of Hanover, Norma Kardoos-Fuller of Randolph and the late Thomas Kardoos. Devoted Jidah of Chloe, Natalie and Rebecca Kardoos of Hingham and Tyler Joseph Schepman of Hanover.

Joseph was born and raised in South Boston, graduated from South Boston High School Class of 1962, where he was a star hockey player. Joe met his wife, Judy on her way into town to shop! A habit Joe learn to live with for over 49 years! As a young adults, Joe & Judy moved to Hanover where made a home and raised a family. Joe was a Boston Fire Fighter for over 15 years, as well as worked at the family restaurant, Al’s Spaghetti House in Hull. Later in life, still young, Joe found his favorite job, where he worked for over 18 years at Center School in Hanover.

From a very young age, Joe loved the game of golf. Just to name a few, he spent many days on the greens of Ridder, Pembroke, and Harmon golf courses. Joe loved building trains, new cars, and of course the weather channel! Joe was very proud and loved his children very much. Judah’s greatest joy was being with his grandchildren, laughing and seeing the world through their eyes! He will be missed…

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Church of the Resurrection, 1057 Main Street, Hingham on Wednesday August 8th at 10 AM. https://www.hinghamcatholic.org

Celebration of Joe’s life will be at 11:30am at the Harmon Golf Club in Rockland. http://www.harmongolf.com

Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to Center School. Donations can be made out to Center School and sent to 188 Broadway, Hanover MA. 02339, Attn: Thomas Raab.