Emelda L. (Whitworth) Cardozo, 96, of Westport passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home . She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Cardozo, with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.
Emelda was the daughter of the late John W. and Emma E. (Howarth) Whitworth. She was a Westport native and later graduated from Westport High School in the class of 1945. She continued her education at the Union Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated in 1948 with her degree as a registered nurse. Strengthening her ties with the community of Westport, Emelda was a Communicant for Our Lady of Grace Church, sang in their church choir for 40 years, a member of the Women’s Guild, and participated in their Variety Shows. In addition, Emelda was also a cherished member of the Westport community as she spent many of her years volunteering for worthy causes and community organizations. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother as well as a Leader for the Campfire Girls. She also earned the prestigious Saint Anne’s Medal which recognizes exceptional, long standing, service that benefits young people of the diocese. Emelda will also be fondly remembered for her involvement with the Westport Junior Miss Pageant.
Emelda leaves many beloved friends and family who are a true testament to her rich 96 years on this Earth. Most dear to her heart and her most prized legacy, she is survived by her three sons:Thomas Cardozo of New Bedford, William Cardozo and his wife Marge of Westport and John Cardozo and his wife Kathy of Woodside, CA; four daughters: Nancy Machado and her husband Peter of Fairhaven, Judith LePage and her husband Raymond of Lecanto, FL, Joann Sunter and her husband Brian of Londonberry, NH and Linda Wordell and her husband Peter of Westport; nine grandchildren: Jaimie, Jared, Victoria, Ryan, Andrew, Justin and Kevin Cardozo and Daniel and Amy Sunter. She was the sister of the late Thurston Whitworth, John Elliot Whitworth and Hazel Shaw.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Emelda Cardozo at her funeral which will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from the Potter Funeral Home, 81 Reed Rd., Westport at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Friday 5-7 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Southcoast VNA, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.