Photo courtesy of Neptune Society - Sherman Oaks
Oct 9, 1940 - Sep 3, 2025 (Age 84)
I knew Steve as a gracious man and a lovely actor, first meeting him at the Yale School of Drama from 1970-73, and running into him occasionally in Los Angeles over the years. Sadly, we never got to work together on the stage, as it would have been both a pleasure and a privilege. Please let me know of the future memorial service plans, as I would love to attend. Many blessings to his family and friends! Michael
Michael Gross
September 19, 2025 | Friend
Sorry to learn this. Stephen and I once won the Laurel Beach tennis tournament men's doubles together. Saw him at Long Wharf Theater in A View from the Bridge...watched him in Snap Shot with Paul Newman. He was a good actor, a good athlete, and a good guyl
Skip Persson
September 18, 2025
Dear Kirsten So sorry to hear about your father´s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Susan & Ned
Susan & Ned Levinson
September 17, 2025 | Friend
Stephen Wetmore Mendillo, age 84, passed away September 3, 2025, at his home in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of the late Dr. John C. and Emily Wetmore Mendillo, of New Haven, Ct. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Richards Mendillo; his children, Stephen Tag Mendillo (Beth) of Westport Ct, Kirsten Mendillo Page, of Hamden, Ct two step-children, Gabrielle Ebert and Alex Ebert, both of Los Angeles, CA ; two grandchildren, Jack and Avery Mendilloa brother, James R. Mendillo (Victoria), Columbia, Il; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stephen graduated from Colorado College in 1970, and Yale Drama School in 1973, where he received his MFA degree and was awarded the Oliver Thorndike award for best actor. He continued his acting profession up until his death, appearing in numerous Broadway (Our Town, Guys and Dolls, Orpheus Descending, Wild Honey among others), off-Broadway shows, Nationwide regional theaters, as well as film (Slapshot, Eight Men Out, Broadcast News, Lone Star) and television. He was a member of the Actor's Studio, in addition, he was long standing hockey fan and player, (Colorado College, Norwalk Home Oil) and an avid tennis player from his early years at Laurel Beach, Milford CT, to his last years at the LA Tennis Club. Funeral arrangements are private; a Memorial will be planned at a later date.
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