Joseph W. Cardone, Sr.

January 22, 1923 - December 7, 2015

Joseph W. Cardone, Sr., 92 formerly of Bellerose, NY died Monday afternoon December 7, 2015 at the Fulton Center for Rehab & Healthcare with his family at his side. He was born in Brooklyn on January 22, 1923 and was educated in New York City. Mr. Cardone lived in Queens for most of his life before moving to Broadalbin last September. He was employed as a manager for A&P Supermarket for more than twenty years and later worked as a manager for Nescott Drugs on Long Island. Mr. Cardone was a communicant of St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Bellerose. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served during World War II. Joe was an avid reader, and enjoyed fishing, playing cards and working on puzzles. He was involved with the Boy Scouts when his son was younger. Joe loved spending time with family and friends and treasured the time he was able to spend with his family when he moved upstate. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen, who died in June 1992. Survivors include his son, Joseph (Pat) Cardone, Jr. of Broadalbin; four grandchildren, Mary (Stan) Weaver, Michelle (Chris) Partlow, Sean (Katie) Cardone, and Brian Cardone; and three great-grandchildren, Andrew and Stella Cardone, and Chelsea Weaver. Calling hours will be held today from 4 – 7 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 am at St. Joseph’s Church 7 North Street Broadalbin with Rev. Jun Segura, officiating. Burial will be in Calverton Cemetery on Friday at 2pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of the funeral home.