James Nick Kardos died Sunday, April 26, 2009.
"Jimmie" was born in Charlottesville on October 16, 1921, the second son of Nick Kardos of Greece and Mae Brooks Kardos of Charlottesville.
Jimmie attended Charlottes-ville city schools where he was a standout athlete in football and boxing for Lane High School.
In Jimmie's senior year of high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the day after Pearl Harbor. He was always a Proud Marine. He was a highly decorated Marine, serving in the South Pacific, specifically in Guadalcanal and Pelileu. He was awarded many honors for his service to his country.
After the war he returned to Charlottesville, completed his high school education, but continued in the Marine Reserve for five years, spending many weekends at Quantico. He proudly wore his Guadalcanal Cap to the end of his life as well as displaying for many years his allegiance to 'his' corps on his vehicle license plate: I-3-1: First Division, Third Battalion, First Infantry, USMC. Semper Fi.
In 1945, he met the love of his life, Marian Stoner, also of Charlottesville. They married in 1946 and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Jimmie was predeceased by his parents, as well as two brothers, Gus "Billy" Kardos and John Kardos, who died in France in World War II. He was also predeceased by his beloved son, James Marion Kardos who gave his life for his country in Vietnam.
In addition to his lovely Marian, Jimmie is survived by three children, Claudia Kardos of Boynton Beach, Florida, Charlie Kardos and his wife, Mary, of Scottsville, Bill Kardos and his wife, Coco, of Lake Monticello; and his devoted brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Audrey Kardos of Charlottesville. Jimmie is also survived by a loving circle of grandchildren, Amy Whelan, Errin Searcy, Amanda Locker, David Kardos, James Kardos and Stevie Kardos. Also his dear great-grand-children, Lauren Wells, Todd Wells, Charlie Searcy, Abby Searcy, Joshua Whelan, Ashlee Locker and Allison Locker. There are also two very important honorary children whom Jimmie loved very much, they are Buddy Swift of Atlanta, Georgia, and Adele Conniff of Darien, Connecticut; and a very special friend, Ann Parrack of Charlottesville.
Jimmie was never happier than when surrounded by his cherished family. He was the greatest dad, granddad and great-granddad anyone could hope for. We all relish his stories, often told around the dinner table, of his tales of growing up in the small town of Charlottesville with his brothers and their friends and of his escapades during his Marine Corps years. He loved to pile his family into the car and go for day trips around Virginia as well as many happy vacations in Daytona Beach, possibly his favorite place after Charlottesville.
Jimmie was retired from the United States Postal Service, a position he held with great pride and someone who wore the uniform as well as any person ever.
Burial will be in the Kardos family plot at Riverview Cemetery where he will rest next to his dear son, Jimmy. He has earned this rest and will certainly be welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior. Never did a better man, husband, father or father-in-law live on this earth. And never has one been more loved by his family.
A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and Hospice of the Piedmont.
The family graciously thanks these two extraordinary organizations as well as the Palliative Care Unit of University of Virginia Medical Center for their care and kindness.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may sign register book at www.hillandwood.com.
Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress from 4/28/2009 - 4/29/2009
"Jimmie" was born in Charlottesville on October 16, 1921, the second son of Nick Kardos of Greece and Mae Brooks Kardos of Charlottesville.
Jimmie attended Charlottes-ville city schools where he was a standout athlete in football and boxing for Lane High School.
In Jimmie's senior year of high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the day after Pearl Harbor. He was always a Proud Marine. He was a highly decorated Marine, serving in the South Pacific, specifically in Guadalcanal and Pelileu. He was awarded many honors for his service to his country.
After the war he returned to Charlottesville, completed his high school education, but continued in the Marine Reserve for five years, spending many weekends at Quantico. He proudly wore his Guadalcanal Cap to the end of his life as well as displaying for many years his allegiance to 'his' corps on his vehicle license plate: I-3-1: First Division, Third Battalion, First Infantry, USMC. Semper Fi.
In 1945, he met the love of his life, Marian Stoner, also of Charlottesville. They married in 1946 and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Jimmie was predeceased by his parents, as well as two brothers, Gus "Billy" Kardos and John Kardos, who died in France in World War II. He was also predeceased by his beloved son, James Marion Kardos who gave his life for his country in Vietnam.
In addition to his lovely Marian, Jimmie is survived by three children, Claudia Kardos of Boynton Beach, Florida, Charlie Kardos and his wife, Mary, of Scottsville, Bill Kardos and his wife, Coco, of Lake Monticello; and his devoted brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Audrey Kardos of Charlottesville. Jimmie is also survived by a loving circle of grandchildren, Amy Whelan, Errin Searcy, Amanda Locker, David Kardos, James Kardos and Stevie Kardos. Also his dear great-grand-children, Lauren Wells, Todd Wells, Charlie Searcy, Abby Searcy, Joshua Whelan, Ashlee Locker and Allison Locker. There are also two very important honorary children whom Jimmie loved very much, they are Buddy Swift of Atlanta, Georgia, and Adele Conniff of Darien, Connecticut; and a very special friend, Ann Parrack of Charlottesville.
Jimmie was never happier than when surrounded by his cherished family. He was the greatest dad, granddad and great-granddad anyone could hope for. We all relish his stories, often told around the dinner table, of his tales of growing up in the small town of Charlottesville with his brothers and their friends and of his escapades during his Marine Corps years. He loved to pile his family into the car and go for day trips around Virginia as well as many happy vacations in Daytona Beach, possibly his favorite place after Charlottesville.
Jimmie was retired from the United States Postal Service, a position he held with great pride and someone who wore the uniform as well as any person ever.
Burial will be in the Kardos family plot at Riverview Cemetery where he will rest next to his dear son, Jimmy. He has earned this rest and will certainly be welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior. Never did a better man, husband, father or father-in-law live on this earth. And never has one been more loved by his family.
A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and Hospice of the Piedmont.
The family graciously thanks these two extraordinary organizations as well as the Palliative Care Unit of University of Virginia Medical Center for their care and kindness.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may sign register book at www.hillandwood.com.
Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress from 4/28/2009 - 4/29/2009
James Nick Kardos died Sunday, April 26, 2009.
"Jimmie" was born in Charlottesville on October 16, 1921, the second son of Nick Kardos of Greece and Mae Brooks Kardos of Charlottesville.
Jimmie attended Charlottes-ville city schools where he was a standout athlete in football and boxing for Lane High School.
In Jimmie's senior year of high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the day after Pearl Harbor. He was always a Proud Marine. He was a highly decorated Marine, serving in the South Pacific, specifically in Guadalcanal and Pelileu. He was awarded many honors for his service to his country.
After the war he returned to Charlottesville, completed his high school education, but continued in the Marine Reserve for five years, spending many weekends at Quantico. He proudly wore his Guadalcanal Cap to the end of his life as well as displaying for many years his allegiance to 'his' corps on his vehicle license plate: I-3-1: First Division, Third Battalion, First Infantry, USMC. Semper Fi.
In 1945, he met the love of his life, Marian Stoner, also of Charlottesville. They married in 1946 and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Jimmie was predeceased by his parents, as well as two brothers, Gus "Billy" Kardos and John Kardos, who died in France in World War II. He was also predeceased by his beloved son, James Marion Kardos who gave his life for his country in Vietnam.
In addition to his lovely Marian, Jimmie is survived by three children, Claudia Kardos of Boynton Beach, Florida, Charlie Kardos and his wife, Mary, of Scottsville, Bill Kardos and his wife, Coco, of Lake Monticello; and his devoted brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Audrey Kardos of Charlottesville. Jimmie is also survived by a loving circle of grandchildren, Amy Whelan, Errin Searcy, Amanda Locker, David Kardos, James Kardos and Stevie Kardos. Also his dear great-grand-children, Lauren Wells, Todd Wells, Charlie Searcy, Abby Searcy, Joshua Whelan, Ashlee Locker and Allison Locker. There are also two very important honorary children whom Jimmie loved very much, they are Buddy Swift of Atlanta, Georgia, and Adele Conniff of Darien, Connecticut; and a very special friend, Ann Parrack of Charlottesville.
Jimmie was never happier than when surrounded by his cherished family. He was the greatest dad, granddad and great-granddad anyone could hope for. We all relish his stories, often told around the dinner table, of his tales of growing up in the small town of Charlottesville with his brothers and their friends and of his escapades during his Marine Corps years. He loved to pile his family into the car and go for day trips around Virginia as well as many happy vacations in Daytona Beach, possibly his favorite place after Charlottesville.
Jimmie was retired from the United States Postal Service, a position he held with great pride and someone who wore the uniform as well as any person ever.
Burial will be in the Kardos family plot at Riverview Cemetery where he will rest next to his dear son, Jimmy. He has earned this rest and will certainly be welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior. Never did a better man, husband, father or father-in-law live on this earth. And never has one been more loved by his family.
A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and Hospice of the Piedmont.
The family graciously thanks these two extraordinary organizations as well as the Palliative Care Unit of University of Virginia Medical Center for their care and kindness.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may sign register book at www.hillandwood.com.
Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress from 4/28/2009 - 4/29/2009
"Jimmie" was born in Charlottesville on October 16, 1921, the second son of Nick Kardos of Greece and Mae Brooks Kardos of Charlottesville.
Jimmie attended Charlottes-ville city schools where he was a standout athlete in football and boxing for Lane High School.
In Jimmie's senior year of high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps the day after Pearl Harbor. He was always a Proud Marine. He was a highly decorated Marine, serving in the South Pacific, specifically in Guadalcanal and Pelileu. He was awarded many honors for his service to his country.
After the war he returned to Charlottesville, completed his high school education, but continued in the Marine Reserve for five years, spending many weekends at Quantico. He proudly wore his Guadalcanal Cap to the end of his life as well as displaying for many years his allegiance to 'his' corps on his vehicle license plate: I-3-1: First Division, Third Battalion, First Infantry, USMC. Semper Fi.
In 1945, he met the love of his life, Marian Stoner, also of Charlottesville. They married in 1946 and recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Jimmie was predeceased by his parents, as well as two brothers, Gus "Billy" Kardos and John Kardos, who died in France in World War II. He was also predeceased by his beloved son, James Marion Kardos who gave his life for his country in Vietnam.
In addition to his lovely Marian, Jimmie is survived by three children, Claudia Kardos of Boynton Beach, Florida, Charlie Kardos and his wife, Mary, of Scottsville, Bill Kardos and his wife, Coco, of Lake Monticello; and his devoted brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Audrey Kardos of Charlottesville. Jimmie is also survived by a loving circle of grandchildren, Amy Whelan, Errin Searcy, Amanda Locker, David Kardos, James Kardos and Stevie Kardos. Also his dear great-grand-children, Lauren Wells, Todd Wells, Charlie Searcy, Abby Searcy, Joshua Whelan, Ashlee Locker and Allison Locker. There are also two very important honorary children whom Jimmie loved very much, they are Buddy Swift of Atlanta, Georgia, and Adele Conniff of Darien, Connecticut; and a very special friend, Ann Parrack of Charlottesville.
Jimmie was never happier than when surrounded by his cherished family. He was the greatest dad, granddad and great-granddad anyone could hope for. We all relish his stories, often told around the dinner table, of his tales of growing up in the small town of Charlottesville with his brothers and their friends and of his escapades during his Marine Corps years. He loved to pile his family into the car and go for day trips around Virginia as well as many happy vacations in Daytona Beach, possibly his favorite place after Charlottesville.
Jimmie was retired from the United States Postal Service, a position he held with great pride and someone who wore the uniform as well as any person ever.
Burial will be in the Kardos family plot at Riverview Cemetery where he will rest next to his dear son, Jimmy. He has earned this rest and will certainly be welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior. Never did a better man, husband, father or father-in-law live on this earth. And never has one been more loved by his family.
A graveside service will be held 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and Hospice of the Piedmont.
The family graciously thanks these two extraordinary organizations as well as the Palliative Care Unit of University of Virginia Medical Center for their care and kindness.
Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may sign register book at www.hillandwood.com.
Published in the Charlottesville Daily Progress from 4/28/2009 - 4/29/2009
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