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Joyce Mendyka Obituary
She was born in Meriden, Nov. 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Walter and Monica Lukman Ruede and was a founding parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Love one another.
In addition to her husband Chester, she is survived by her three sons, John Mendyka and his wife, Claudia, of Wallingford, Michael Mendyka, of Wallingford, and Steven Mendyka and his wife, Donna, of Texas; her six grandchildren, John Jr., and his wife, Brooke, stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army, Joseph and his fiancée, Alison, of Colorado, Jeffrey, of Wallingford, Patrick and his wife, Joan, of East Haven, Christopher, of New Haven and Nicole, of Texas; her three great-grandchildren, John Luke, Sofie and Dominic; her two sisters, Faith Duell, of Meriden and Gerry Flis and her husband, Charlie, of Meriden; and many nieces and nephews.
Her family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Wallingford on Saturday, March 23, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. when the funeral cortege will proceed to Our Lady of Fatima Church where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Gifts in her memory may be sent to The American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045 or The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
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George and Jeanne Peterson
March 14, 2023
Our condolences to the Mendyka family. Your mom was very nice to me before George and I were married. Thoughtful words from er were a blessing.
Peter Pilsner
April 5, 2013
Dear Chet, My parents told me about Joyce's passing. I will offer mass for her, and keep all of you in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Fr. Peter R. Pilsner
john banack
April 2, 2013
sorry to hear about your loss,she will be in are prayers.
March 26, 2013
Dear Chet,
I heard about Joyce's death from my mother. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I offered the Eucharist for Joyce today and also prayed for her with my local religious community at the Liturgy of the Hours. May God grant Joyce the eternal joy of being in His presence, and may He give abundant consolation to you and your family.
With sympathy,
Fr. Joseph Pilsner
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March 23, 2013
Dear Chet and family,The great times we lived as neighbors and families on Ridgeland Circle will be with me always. My dear departed wife Ruth loved you very much Joyce. BILL JOHNSON & FAMILY
Anna Ferrauolo
March 22, 2013
Mike and family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May god help you thru this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy,
Anna Ferrauolo
Gabe Smiles
March 22, 2013
May you have peace knowing that she is resting with the Lord. The Smiles Family
March 21, 2013
Dear Chet, John, Michael and Steven,
Sincere condolences to all the family in your time of sadness. We enjoyed letters from Joyce to Millie. Such great information about all the Lukman family. She will be missed by so many people including our family here in Florida. Gods blessing to all of you and we will keep everyone in our prayers. With love, George, Jeanne Peterson and sons.
Jeri Schlaht
March 21, 2013
Steve, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
March 21, 2013
Dear Uncle Chet, Michael,Steven and Jonh, we send our most sincerest sympathy to you . We are glad we got see Aunt Joyce recently, and we will always remember her as a wonderful person, with grace and kindness. We share your sadness and tears .
Tom and George
Jack Beck
March 21, 2013
Steve and the Mendyka Family
My condolences on the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work through these difficult times.
March 20, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Claudia Johnson
March 20, 2013
Dear Chet, Johnnie, Michael, Steven and the extended Mendyka family. I too have such wonderful memories of Joyce and Ridgeland Circle. Your mom used to have me come over and visit. I never knew if she was babysitting for me or enjoyed my company as the daughter she never had. She taught me how to make chocolate chip cookies - and to this day, I am the chocolate chip cookie Queen (baker). I do a pretty good job of eating them too.
Joyce always had a beautiful flower and vegetable garden in the back yard. The garden seem huge to me at that time. You used to have a little kid swimming pool in the back of your house. If I remember, it was on a patio. I would get in that pool and spend hours - yes, hours in the pool. Your mom would keep an eye on me from the kitchen window. She'd always joke that I would get all wrinkled if I stayed in much longer.
Joyce and my mom always had the greatest respect and love for each other which they maintained into their 80's. I think they last saw one another in 2007. I drove to Ridgeland, picked up your mom and drove her over to my condo so she and my mom could have lunch together. We had some good laughs. Our memories of living next door to you will always be fond.
From the road looking at the house, see if you can still find the patch of 4-leaf clovers by the front left corner of the house. Noelle always found so many. It always amazed me! I never found any. Perhaps Joyce will provide some to all of you as a happy parting message.
Frank Pickman
March 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Mendyka Family for your loss.
Joe Kozlowski
March 20, 2013
Steve, You have my heartfelt sympathy on your loss.
Noelle Johnson
March 20, 2013
Dear Chet and Family, Joyce was a wonderful friend and neighbor to the William Johnson family. We shared so many happy times on Ridgeland Circle with games on the breezeway, rides to church, and Joyce's delicious cooking. Joyce was a truly loving person and shared that love so unselfishly. My mother cherished their friendship; now they live on in God's love and protection.
Connie, Louis & Laura Ercole
March 20, 2013
Steve, It is with great sadness that we learned of your mother's passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers remain with the entire Mendyka family.
Diane Burke Carroll
March 20, 2013
To all the Mendyka family...my greatest and most sincere sympathy for the loss of your wife, sister, mother, grandmother,etc. I will miss her wonderful smile but will always carry the memories of the many Lukeman Family picnics and the smiles and laughs we all enjoyed during those times. Please try to remember the good times that her life and love brought to all of us. With great love,
Christine Williams
March 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Cynthia & Frank Lawless
March 19, 2013
Sleep in heavenly peace, Auntie Joyce.
Claudia & Jim Lanouette
March 18, 2013
Uncle Chet, John, Michael & Steven, We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the happy times with family and friends.
Trudi Borkowski
March 18, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Mendyka family. Joyce was a wonderful friend to my mom and family when they lived on Ridgeland Circle. She will be missed.
Trudi Johnson Borkowski
Rosalie Bernhagen
March 18, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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