Nathaniel Cardon

Nathaniel (Nathan) Cardon of San Jose, CA, passed away after a short illness on August 12, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1971 in Santa Clara, CA. As an infant he was welcomed into the Cardon family as a foster child, and was formally adopted on May 7, 1976 along with his natural sister Ramona.

Nathan attended Head Start and the beginning of Kindergarten in Watsonville, however due to his disabilities, he lived and was educated in San Jose, Napa, Santa Barbara and Stockton. He enjoyed frequent visits home and at his places of residence. As an adult, Nathan lived in supported group homes and held jobs in janitorial, landscaping and worked for 15 years at Safeway in San Jose. Despite his challenges, Nathan always had a smile on his face and was happy for what he had.

Nathan loved children, especially his nieces and nephews. He was an avid music lover of all genres. He could tell you the name of any song, the artist, and the year it was published. He also enjoyed taking long walks around San Jose and the Bay Area when he was younger. He could tell the schedules of all the VTA and light rail lines and how to get where you wanted to go anywhere in Santa Clara County. He loved sports and was an avid football and baseball fan of all the Bay Area teams. He would post daily on Facebook about his activities and the local sport scores.

Nathan is survived by his parents, Larry and Corrie Cardon of Watsonville, brothers Ed (Linda) Cardon and David (Andrea) Cardon of Texas, brother Joseph Cardon and sister Barbara (Mark) Brown of Watsonville. He is predeceased by his sister Ramona Cardon and Sister-In-Law Choi Jung Cardon (Joseph). Nathan is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Of special mention are his biological sisters Bambi and Cheri. The Cardon family thanks the staff of Omega Home where he lived for the past 7 years.

A Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at Mehl's Colonial Chapel on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held at Our Lady Help of Christian's (Valley Church) on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Pajaro Valley Public Cemetery next to the church. Afterwards a reception will be held in his memory at the family home of Larry and Corrie Cardon and all are invited to share in Nathan's memory.

Published in The Pajaronian · August 31, 2023