NEW BEDFORD – Lee Anthony Cardoza, 62, of New Bedford, passed away Feb. 12, 2023, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. He was the son of the late Alfred and Mary Ann (Cardoza) Cardoza.

He was born in Wareham and lived in New Bedford for many years. He graduated from Wareham High School.

Mr. Cardoza worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4 in Medway.

He was a hard worker. He was a kind, giving and loving family man. He also enjoyed working out at the gym, dining out, motocross, and working in construction. Most of all,he loved his son and family.

Survivors include his son, Dion K. Sequeira of New Bedford; a brother, Geoffrey Cardoza of Wareham; a sister, Lyn Cardoza of San Diego, CA; 2 grandchildren, Asia and Camren Babineau; many close cousins, nephews and nieces; his girlfriend, Darlene Rose of Bourne.

Visiting hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

A funeral service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 at Salerno’s Function Hall, 196 Onset Ave., Onset.

Donations in Lee’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.