Cardinal, Thomas Allen
Thomas Allen Cardinal, 52, Oconto, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, after
a strong fight for 23 years due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident
May 5, 1990. Thomas was born May 2, 1961, in Milwaukee to the late Joseph
and Audrey (Jackson) Cardinal. He married Cindy Smith on Nov. 28, 1981.
Thomas moved to Oconto at the age of 18 and started his career in road
construction. Years later Tom and his wife. Cindy wanted to start a family
and he began work for the City of Oconto to fulfill this dream. He was a
fun, loving family oriented man, who enjoyed everything outdoors, family
gatherings, the Packers, and was always caring, giving, and lending a
helping hand.
Tom is survived by his wife, Cindy Cardinal, Oconto; daughter, Katie (Corey)
Cardinal, Oconto; two sons, Chad (Casey) Cardinal, Oconto; Joseph Cardinal,
Oconto; sister, Lori (Milton) Kilbey, Milwaukee; three brothers, Michael
(Kevin) Cardinal, Minnesota; Patrick (Laurie) Cardinal, Milwaukee; Daniel
(Melissa) Cardinal, Oconto; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Gallagher Funeral Home,
Oconto, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Memorial services will be
conducted 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Deacon Walter Kaszynski
officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfunrealhome.net.