MADISON- Paul L. Cardarella, age 91, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI, surrounded by family. Paul was born on December 18, 1932, to Anthony and Anna (Covernali) Cardarella in Madison, WI.

Paul was born into a family of 14, growing up in the Madison Greenbush Neighborhood. Paul became a provider for his family at the early age of 14 washing dishes after school at Tiny's Italian restaurant. He worked at Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District from 1951 to 1994 without missing a single day of work. Paul also maintained a second job at Madison Bank & Trust, working at night and weekends for over 25 years to make sure his family was provided for.

Paul was a dedicated family man who provided care for the members of his family on a daily basis and in times of need. He instilled the values of putting others first, embracing simplicity, and to "make the best of it", into his children. Until his final day with us, he provided extra loving care for his son, Jon, who has special needs.

Paul favored classical movies, listening to top hits from Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, dancing, fishing, playing cards with friends, and time walking and playing fetch with his dog "Max". Later in life, he enjoyed visits with his family's furry friends, always waiting with a treat in hand. Paul made sure to have holiday and weekend visits with Jon, often spending time bowling or going to the movies together. He also loved sitting on his front porch, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, with many friends and family stopping by to say hello.

Paul is survived by his children, Jeff Cardarella of Madison, Randy (Carrie) Cardarella of Poynette, Christy (Tom) Dwyer of McFarland, and Jon Cardarella of Watertown; grandchildren, Paul (Kara Navin) Cardarella, Monica (Aaron) Miles, Emily (Keaton) Kuykendall, Nick (Shannon Lawver) Cardarella, Kashten Cardarella, Travis Cardarella, Jake (Noelle Bock) Dwyer, Danica (Erik Blank) Dwyer; great grandchildren, Ella Miles, Asa Miles, Sofia Cardarella, Jack Cardarella, Lorenzo Cardarella, Drake Kuykendall, Weston Kuykendall, Moses Cardarella, Cohen Ives, Breken Ives, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sons, Nick and Steve (Joan); five sisters, Fran, Mary Jane, Rosie, Ann “Betty”, Angie; and eight brothers, Vito, Tony, Carl, George, Albert, Pete, Joseph and infant, Angelo.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH at the ST. JAMES CHURCH, 1128 St. James Ct., Madison, WI. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of Mass at church. He will then be laid to rest at SUNSET MEMORY GARDENS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family or Prader-Willi Homes, where his son, Jon Cardarella, resides. Doherty Home, P.O. Box 278, Dousman, WI 53118.

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Paul Cardarella

December 18, 1932 - March 06, 2024

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