LOWELL - Luis M. Cardia, 52, a resident of Lowell, died on Thursday, December 20th, 2007 at home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Olinda (Tavares) Cardia with whom he was married for 30 years.
He was born on August 18th, 1955 in Lisbon, Portugal, a son of Mario and Suzette (Lapa) Simoes both of Lowell.
Mr. Cardia owned and operated the Luis Cardia Painting Company for 5 years.
In his free time he enjoyed playing soccer and was an avid soccer fan. He loved vacationing in Portugal.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sons, Bruno Cardia and his wife Elizabeth of Lowell and Mario Cardia and his wife Jessica of Lowell; four brothers; four sisters; two grandchildren, Joshua Cardia of Lowell and Rebecca Cardia of Lowell; many nephews and nieces.
Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT on Wednesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. A memorial prayer in his honor will commence at 8:00 pm. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Lowell General Hospital, Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854.