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Carmelo G. Mendez, 79
December 25, 2024
Carmelo G. Mendez, 79, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in Arecibo, PR, he was the son of the late Juan Mendez-Tellado and Geremia Maria Mendez. Carmelo was the husband of the late Barbara (Lewis) Mendez, who died in 2020.
Of the Catholic Faith, Carmelo was a hard worker who loved his family deeply. He worked for 31 years for Lancaster Malleable Castings Co.
Carmelo is survived by 3 children: Jennifer Ayala, wife of Joey, Amy Mendez, and Carmelo S. Mendez, husband of Michele; 8 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; siblings: Luis Mendez, husband of Carol, Isabel Goodman, wife of the late Dale, and Belen Gardner, wife of Tom; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Barbara, he was preceded in death by siblings: Johnny Mendez and his wife Ida, and Carmen Worry.
Memorial Serices for Carmelo will be held at 2PM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584.
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Condolences to the Family
January 02, 2025
TO MY LOVING GODFATHER.. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED NEAR AND AT FAR.. I MISSED NOT BEING ALOUD TO SEE YOU IN THE.,.. BUT I KNOW U KNEW I NEVER STOPPED LOVING U… GOD HAS GAINED ONE OF HIS BEST ANGELS EVER… I WAS SOOO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS MY GODFATHER.. WE HAD SOOO MANY GOOD TIMES TOGETHER BOWLING AT ROCKY SPRINGS WITH TOM AND HIS FATHER AS WELL AS MY FATHER TOO… TO JENNY CHUCCI AND AMY.. I LOVE YOU KIDS AS IF I WAS BABY SITTING YOU UNTIL YOUR DAD CAME HOME FROM WORK… TO ISABEL, TRACY AND LISA, BELEN , TOM ,TOMMY AND YOUR LITTLEST BOY.. TO DIANA, MICHAEL PAULIE AND STEPHANIE.. I HAVENT FORGOT ANY OF YOU.. I KNOW CARMELO LOVED EACH AND EVERYONE OF U .. PLUS ALL. THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN I NEVER GOT TO MEET… I WOULD OF LOVED TO BE THERE TODAY WITH YOU ALLLLL… BUT I BELIEVE THIS TIME WAS MEANT FOR YOU ALLL TO SPEND WITH HIM… GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH I LOVE HIM AND I HOPE SOMEDAY I WILL GET TO SEE HIM AGAIN…. I COULDNT MAKE IT TODAY BECAUSE I HAD MY 17TH SURGERY IN 10 YEARS.. SO IM REALLY NOT ABLE TO BE THERE ON MY OWN.. IM SORRY FOR THAT… PLEASE ALWAYS KNOW.. I HAVE NEVER STOPPED THINKING ABOUT EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU… YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.. AND I HOPE BY STICKING TOGETHER AS ONE BIG FAMILY THAT YOU ALLLLL WILL BE ABLE TO GET THROUGH THIS BIG LOST WE ALLLLL FEEL AT THIS TIME… I LOVE YOU ALLLLL VERY MUCH… I STILL WISHED I COULD OF GOT TO SEE YOUR DAD BEFORE HE PASSED… GOD BE WITH YOU ALL… HOPEFULLY SOMEDAY WE CAN MEET UP TO SEE EACH OTHER.. LOVE ALWAYS… CATHY SCHEID.. P.S. REST IN PEACE MY GODFATHER CARMELO.. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.. CALL ME IF YOU WISH… I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM EACH ONE OF YOU…. HUGS…
Cathy Scheid
December 29, 2024
I worked with Carmelo for several years at Giant Food Store on Reservoir Street. He always had a smile on his face and was a lot of fun to work with! I know he will be missed by his family and friends. How definitely gained an angel! God bless you in this very difficult time. Sue
December 29, 2024
My prayers to the family. Carmelo and his wife Barb were good people
Dorinda Rudolph
December 28, 2024
Rest in Peace Uncle Carmelo..
Michael Anthony
December 28, 2024
Thinking of your family with sympathy during this difficult time. May faith, family and friends bring you peace.
Ty, John & Mendez Family
- Services
- Thursday, January 02, 2025
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory
- 2421 Willow Street Pike
- Willow Street, PA 17584
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