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Douglas Mendini Obituary
AGE: 62 • Lake Ariel, PA and NYC
Douglas A. Mendini, 62, of Lake Ariel and New York City, died Saturday at VNA Hospice at Geisinger Community Medical Center following an illness. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, he was the son of the late T.F. and Helen Jones Mendini. Mr. Mendini was raised in Morganville, NJ and attended Marlboro Township Schools and graduated from Marlboro High School. He was a graduate of Seton Hall University Class of 1975. Prior to his illness he was the National Account Director for Kensington Publishing, New York. Mendini was a novelist, a playwright, and a nonfiction writer specializing in Hollywood. A number of his plays were produced off-off Broadway. He was the author of What Was Hot, a history of pop culture through the decades and "214 Ways to Say I Love You" written under the pseudonym of Julian Biddle. Also, he had many articles published in such magazines as "Entertainment Weekly" and "Country Living".
Surviving are a sister Arlea Crowe of Brick, NJ; a brother Louis Mendini and his wife Suzanne of Holmdel, NJ; two nieces and two nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to and under the direction of James Wilson Funeral Home, Inc. 143 Gravity Rd. Lake Ariel, Pa 18436. Cremation took place at Lake Region Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave. Hawley, Pa 18428 or Seton Hall University Communication & The Arts, c/o University Advancement 400 South Orange Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079. To send the family an online condolence please visit: www.jameswilsonfuneralhome.com.
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Sylvia Blackmore
May 7, 2024
Still missing him.
Mary Mendini
May 8, 2023
It´s now seven years without you, Cuzzin Doug. You are missed every day.
Mary Mendini
Benjamin Singer
May 7, 2023
Thinking of Doug this day and always with a smile. Miss his clever wit and expansive insights on classic films.
Bennie Singer
May 7, 2021
Thinking if you five years later. All the jokes and laughs we didn’t get to share. But remembering your wit, friendship and laughs.
Patricia Jones Dennis
May 7, 2021
You are on my mind so often...such great memories from our youth...Cousin Patsy...xox
James Carroll
May 5, 2017
Remembering you Doug on the upcoming 1 year anniversary of your passing. Your ability to name all of the US presidents in order both going forward and backward always made you the hit of of any Presidents Day party.
You were a great friend to us all.
I know that you are soaring with the
Angels and enjoying Vodka tonics and
Vodka Martinis in heaven. You were one of a kind and you are missed but not forgotten. Nostrovia! Cheers!
Ben Singer
March 17, 2017
Very saddened to hear of Doug's passing. Had the pleasure of collaborating with him on writing projects early in our careers and deeply enjoyed his humor and friendship at Seton Hall. G-d bless his funny and very literary soul.Ben SingerSeton Hall 1975
Sylvia Pinto Blackmore
August 3, 2016
He will be missed. He was one of my oldest and dearest friends.
Mary Guy Mendini
June 14, 2016
You were the best cousin ever and I was proud beyond words to be related to you. I do t know how I'll get by without speaking with you on the phone, emailing or texting you. My heart aches to realize I won't be able to see you again, so
I'll be planting those daffodils in your honor. All my love forever and ever.
Tom Wendel
June 13, 2016
Doug,
We shared Diplomas. Central School, Marlboro High, and Seton Hall. We shared a dorm room for one semester, a dugout one summer (with the Bears) and for a brief moment in the sprig of '67 we even shared the stage. I am stunned at the news of your passing. My deepest sympathies to your family and everyone who had the good fortune of your being a part of their lives.
May 27, 2016
Doug-
Thanks for all the great advice and teaching me to always challenge myself. I'm going to miss the laughs and great stories. You made more of an impact than you will ever know...time to pay it forward.
God Bless...you will be missed but always remembered fondly.
Raven
Danny Schick
May 16, 2016
Doug- I remember our days from school. You were always the smart one and down to earth.
Gone way to soon.
Suzanne Bongiovanni
May 15, 2016
Doug,
Always remember your smiling face! You will be missed very much.
May God bless you. We will hold your memories close to our hearts.
Suzanne
Patsy Jones Dennis
May 13, 2016
Will always remember the laughter we shared in the summers of long ago...sweet cousin memories.....
Martin
May 13, 2016
I will forever be grateful to Doug for his advice and mentoring in the early days of my career, as well as the many long conversations about the Golden Age of Hollywood. His passion for books and film and life in general were always an inspiration and he will be missed by so many.
May 13, 2016
The world has lost a kind and loving man as well as the best NYC information source. Doug would walk us through any street in Manhattan and have a story about a famous person who visited, resided, wrote, had an office or something of interest. That's just a small piece of the life you shared with so many. We will miss you Dear Friend,
Kathie and Bob Mervine
Byron
May 13, 2016
great guy, and friend. so sorry, you'll be missed.
Rosanna Aponte
May 13, 2016
Doug, I'll always remember the funny conversations we had. You'll be missed.
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