Irene Cardoza

Irene Reilly Cardoza, 96, of Brielle, NJ, formerly of Bayonne and Montvale, NJ, passed away on Monday, July 31st, 2023. Irene is survived by her 6 children; Jane Kelly and her husband Michael, David and his wife Monica, Gregory , Michael and his wife Louise, Christopher and his wife Debbie and Mark; her grandchildren Kelly, Ariel, Christopher, Andrew, Avery, Ryan, Coleman, Christian, Ashley, Sydney, Sam, Ronan, Claire as well as 5 great-grandchildren. Irene is predeceased by her beloved husband, George Henry Cardoza.

Irene had a passion for antiques, fine furniture, decorating, estate sales, homemaking and raising her 6 children in a warm atmosphere. She adored children and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Irene’s hobbies included antique sales, crossword puzzles, reading history, autobiographies, war and philosophy books, spending time at the local beach and taking family trips abroad, in her earlier years.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Thursday, August 3rd from 4-6PM. There will be an inurnment at a later date at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Irene's name to the Fisher House Foundation @ Fisherhouse.org/donate. Please share fond memories and condolences below.