Aldo Victor Cardosi, 91, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Detroit Michigan to the late Victor and Assunta Cardosi.
Aldo enlisted in the United States Army and served his country early in his life, rising to the rank of First Sergeant. After returning from his military service, he married his soulmate, Alba Giusti, and had three children: Susan, Joseph, and Michael.
He provided for his family by working as an automotive sales executive, retiring from United Technology after 45 years. He and his family were devoted, long time parishioners of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. He was a Forth Degree Knight of Columbus, and past Grand Knight, and an active member of the International Order of Alhambra.
Beloved husband of 60 years to Alba Cardosi (nee: Giusti); loving father to Susan Brock (Steve) and Joseph Cardosi; grandfather to Stephanie Cardosi, Michael Cardosi, Rachel Thompson (Connor), Emily Maranian (Josh) and Emma Brock; beloved brother to Gloria Norton; uncle to Anne Galbreath and Christopher Norton, and Davide Gambaccini. Many extended family and close friends also survive him.
Aside from his loving parents, his youngest son, Michael Cardosi, who passed away in 1984, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM in A.H. Peters Funeral Home (20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods), with a rosary service to be held at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 12 Noon at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church (22412 Overlake Street, St. Clair Shores).
Aldo will be laid to rest next to his son Michael at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to either the Capuchin Monastery or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Arrangements and care provided by A.H. Peters Funeral Home.
