Harry Vincent Cardosi's Obituary
Harry Vincent Cardosi, 85, of Memphis, TN, passed away on January 28, 2022.
Mr. Cardosi was born on March 25, 1936 in Memphis, TN to Edward Joseph (Evo) Cardosi and Louise Caeser Cardosi.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Morie Johnston Cardosi, daughters, Leigh (Tony) Clinard, Gina Throckmorton, grandchildren, Emily (Colby) Warhurst, Shea Throckmorton, Whit (Mary Kate) Throckmorton, Cade Throckmorton, great-grandchildren, Brooks Warhurst and Baby Caroline on the way, brother, Larry (Roseann) Cardosi, sister, Anita Cardosi Posey Wilkins.
Mr. Cardosi was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Dr. Edward Joseph (Bip) Cardosi, MaryAnn Raffanti, Robert (Bobby) Cardosi and Eugene (Gene) Cardosi.
Harry attended St Ann on Highland and graduated from Catholic High School. He received a Bachelors degree from Memphis State University. Upon graduation he went to work for Burroughs Wellcome selling pharmaceuticals. His desire to be his own boss led him to purchase Evergreen Liquors. He ran this business with his father. Later Harry decided to open a store out east- actually the furthest east at the time. This was Yorkshire Liquors which he opened in 1967 until 1983. Harry tried retirement, but as he would say he failed. He dabbled in the travel business but eventually returned to his love the liquor business - owning Uncle Harry's Liquors. Harry's love of family and golf led him to create the Watermelon Open, which was a family and friend golf outing that was held in Destin every July. It was a summer destination that grew to an event that included hundreds.
Services and Visitation will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2300 Hickory Crest.
In lieu of flowers send donations to the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy or the Alzheimer's Foundation.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Dr. Memphis, TN, 38119.
Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119, 901-767-8930.
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