Paul E. Cardone
November 4, 1939 ~ February 3, 2020
Resided in:
Portland, ME
Portland- Paul E. Cardone, 80, of Holiday Drive, died peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home with his loving sister by his side.
Paul was born in Portland, ME on November 4, 1939, the son of the late Angelo M. and Margaret Dorothy (Conahan) Cardone.
Paul worked various jobs in the Portland area before taking the position of Custodian for the Reiche School Department. Paul was well liked by staff and teachers and was a favorite of the kids in the school. He received the Custodian of the Year Award before his retirement in 2004 after more than twenty years of service.
Never having a car, Paul could be seen walking all over the city of Portland. He would always stop to greet people, old friends, new friends and strangers who just wanted to chat. He was a very social person who knew everyone, never forgetting a name, birthday or an anniversary. He had a great sense of humor and was always concerned about others. He enjoyed summers spent at Willard Beach and visits from his dear friend Ed Regan. Paul loved music of all kinds, especially music of the fifties and sixties, and he loved to dance. He was a member of the Portland Eagles Club and a lifelong communicant of the Catholic Church.
Paul was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine and Dorothy Cardone; three brothers, William, Vincent, and Larry Cardone. He is survived by two sisters, Margaret and her husband Peter McFarland of Cape Elizabeth, Madeline and her husband William Shaw of RI; a brother, Robert and his wife Dolores Cardone of MT; many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Birchwood for their kind care to Paul during his stay and to the wonderful staff from Beacon Hospice especially Bev, for the attentive, loving care they provided the past couple of weeks.
Visiting hours celebrating Paul's life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 9:30am to 10:30am at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Prayers will be recited at the chapel at 10:15am followed by an 11:00am Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Paul's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Those who wish may make contributions in Paul's memory to: Beacon Hospice, 54 Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME 04106
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I’m so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was great friends with my mother during my childhood and I always enjoyed our chats when he came over. Rest easy Paul.
– Lindsey (Feeney) Hall
Paul was a dear friend of Barbara and Dante Romano (my grandparents). They were quite a bit senior to Paul, but I remember him faithfully visiting them on Albany Street in South Portland. I believe this friendship lasted several decades – I know Paul continued to visit them even as they were too old to drive. I feel fortunate to have known Paul and my condolences to his family. – Michael Coyne
– Michael Coyne
I knew Paul only from his years at Reiche and later, during his retirement and mine, in passing on the streets of the West End, but he always felt like a friend. Paul always had a smile and seemed ready to spend a few minutes catching up. I’m glad he enjoyed a good, long life. He’ll be missed!
– Jo Coyne
I will never forget all of our nights dancing at T-Birds Paul! You would join my sister and we would dance the nights away to Jenny Woodman. Those were the most fun of all! Then I married and moved to Bridgton, I hadn’t seen you in years and my sister brought you to our family gathering at my camp. I was so happy I got to introduce you to my daughter that day. We swam and ate and had so much fun sharing memories! You were a wonderful person Paul and I will never forget your beautiful smile! RIP my friend!
– Robin Bradley
I lived next door to Paul in elementary school. He always asked how I was doing and how my mother was doing. I loved saying hi to him at school and telling the other students we lived next door to each other. Even after I moved away, a mere 4 blocks away, when I would run into him as he was walking, he would still ask about my mom and myself. Paul was the definition of a nice guy and a great neighbor. Rest easy mate.
– Stephen Trudeau
R.I.P Paul so many good memories of you from a little kid in the west end to reiche school then to adult hood alway took the time to stop talk and enjoy life you will be missed John McDonough
– John mcdonough
Paul was the custodian at Reiche when I was a student there. He always had a friendly smile and a nice word or two to say. He made the day brighter. Prayers of comfort to his family – Jessie
– Jessie Sherwood Nault
To the Cardone family so sorry for your loss Paul was a kind and gentle man he would always stop and talk when i would run into him at shaws he would talk about tyng st were we grew up always a pleasure to see him. He will be missed.
– Margaret (woods) Viola
Paul was a favorite of mine when I taught at Reiche as he was friendly, helpful, caring of the children and had a good sense of humor. He will be missed. RIP
– Cindy Storck