Obituary of Mark J. Cardinale

Mark Cardinale of Point Pleasant Beach passed away on the evening of Sunday June 22nd at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer one month ago, fought bravely, and died with loved ones by his side. Mark was born in Manhattan and raised in Pine Brook, New Jersey with two older brothers. He graduated from Booton High School in 1968. Serving in the National Guard, he then moved to Point Pleasant Beach where he got his first job on a clam boat. From that day forward he worked in several areas of the country as a commercial fisherman up until three days before his diagnosis. He was also an accomplished musician. Working on his first studio album, of which included original folk music, he sang and played guitar, piano, and harmonica. He was preceded by his mother Virginia, father Joseph, eldest brother Dennis and niece Bettina; leaving behind his only son Derek, brother Brian, girlfriend Laurie, nephew Patrick and many other loved ones. Cremation was held privately. Please join us Monday June 30th at 6:30 pm at Jenkinson's North Beach near the jetty to celebrate Mark's life. In lieu of flowers, donations would be greatly appreciated by Save Barnegat Bay or Musicians on a Mission. For online condolences to the family please visit www.pableevertzfuneralhome.com