Anthony Cardarella
October 05, 1942 - April 25, 2026
Obituary
MONONA - Anthony L. Cardarella passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at 83 years old. Anthony, “Tony” Cardarella, born October 5, 1942, grew up in the Greenbush neighborhood in Madison, Wis., and was a third generation Italian American. He graduated from Madison Central High School in 1961 where he played hockey and football. After graduating, he played fast pitch softball as a pitcher and touch football with the Madison League. He truly loved hockey and you could find him at Vilas and Franklin ice rink playing ice hockey. Tony also met his wife, Mary, after graduating and they married on June 5, 1965. Together, they enjoyed 60 years of marriage. He worked as a meat cutter for many years and then worked for Economy Cement until he retired. He had a great love for hunting, fishing and hockey which he shared with his children, grandchildren, brothers, nieces and nephews.
Tony is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Debbie and her husband, Tim, Lori, and Tony and his wife, Mia; grandchildren, Nicole and her husband, Tyler, Kyle, Devin, Makenzie, and Anthony; and his brothers, Bob and James. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Marge; sisters, Margaret and Fran; brother, John; sister-in-law, Jane; and brother-in-law, Ken.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff of Badger Prairie Health Care Center for the love, care and support that Tony and family received over the last two years of his life.
A celebration of life will be held at DREAM PARK SHELTER, 5323-5477 Healy Lane, Monona, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
May his memory be a blessing.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420