Cezaldina Aka"Cezi" Or "Sally" (Cardoza) Baptiste

N. Dartmouth – Cezaldina AKA"Cezi" or "Sally" (Cardoza) Baptiste, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006 at home with his family at her side. She was the mother of Sharon L. Baptiste, companion of Don Vejar and Brian J. Baptiste, husband of Kathy Baptiste both of N. Dartmouth. Mrs. Baptiste was the grandmother of Jena, Aliana, Erica and Rachel Baptiste and the sister of Flora Tuite of New Bedford and the late Antone Cardoza.

Mrs. Baptiste was born in New Bedford, Mass., the daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Coelho) Cardoza. Mrs. Baptiste was a former instructor at La Baron Hairdressing Academy, and a hairdresser at both the Star Store and Cherry and Webb. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701

Mrs. Baptiste’s funeral will be Monday, January 30, 2006, from the Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. with a Funeral Mass St. Julie Billiart Church at 10 AM Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass. Visiting hours will be PRIVATE.