October 8, 1950 ~ September 3, 2023
Richard "Rick" Anthony Cardozo, 72, of Stockton, California, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on October 8, 1950, in Modesto, to Albert "Tony" A. Cardozo and Pauline "Mimi" Estelle Cardozo. Rick was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister Juline Schmitz, and brother "Mickey" Cardozo. He is survived by his wife, Kay Botiller; his children, Nicole Cardozo-Cordova and Shelby Cardozo; his stepchildren, Kristin Ranuio and Brian Botiller; and his grandchildren.
Rick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A well know and respected attorney in both Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties for 47 years, he enjoyed spending his free time with his family and many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the Cherokee Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Lodi. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your own choosing.
Rest in peace, Rick. You will be forever in our hearts.
SERVICE
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd, Lodi, CA 95240.
Reception to follow at the J. Charles Irwin Reception Center at Cherokee Memorial Park.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Cardozo family.