John F. Cardozo, 88, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on December 5, 2013. John was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy, member of the American Legion Post #94 in Sun City West and Past Commander of American Legion Post #96 in Surprise. He was preceded in death by his wife, Avis Cardozo, son, John Cardozo Jr. and step-children, Alic Watson, John Johnson and Walter Johnson. He is survived by his loving son, Glenn (Deborah) Cardozo, numerous grandchildren, step-daughter, Carole Williams and brother, Antonio Cardozo. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Surprise Funeral Care, 16063 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, Arizona 85374. Graveside services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013, at 10:30 A.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85024. To sign John's online guest registry, please visit www.surprisefuneralcare.com