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Luis Mendes Obituary
MENDES, Luis S. Luis S. Mendes, 47, of Dorothy Lane, Terryville, husband of Kathy (Johndro) Mendes died suddenly Thursday, (January 22, 2004) at Hartford Hospital. Born in District de Guarda, Portugal, he was a son of Manuel and Cecilia (Santos) Rosa of Hartford. He lived in Terryville for many years. He was the owner of L&M Construction Service, LLC for the past ten years. He was a parishioner and former Eucharistic Minister at St. Joseph Church, Bristol, he was a member of the Hartford Minority Council and was a certified minority contractor. He enjoyed flying, motorcycling and skiing. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves two sons, Kyle and Brian Mendes, both of Terryville; three brothers, Joe Duarte of Manchester, Carlos Mendes of Northampton, MA and Amador Mendes of Hartford; a sister, Rosa Marques of Marlborough; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral will be held Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, to St. Joseph Church for a mass at 10:30 am. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Calling hours will be held Monday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to a college education fund to be established for Kyle and Brian Mendes at Webster Bank, North Riverside Ave., Terryville 06786. The Mendes Family invites you to send a condolence message in Mr. Mende's Guestbook at www.dupontfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Luis Mendes
Melissa & David Sebastiao
January 29, 2004
Mrs. Mendes & Family,
We are childhood friends & neighbors of Mr. & Mrs.
Rosa and sons. Our thoughts
are with you in this difficult
time.
With love,
David and Melissa Sebastiao
Abel and Fatima Aguiar
January 27, 2004
Our deepest and sincere sympathy to the Mendes family. Our prayers are with you always.
Penny Ross
January 26, 2004
My sympathies to the family. It is hard to lose someone so dear and so young. It helps to read books regarding the other side. Just no now that he watches over your family. God Bless.
Antonio & Ermelinda Bento
January 26, 2004
Our deepest and sincere sympathy, our prayers are with you and your family..
Carol Hiller(Ross)
January 26, 2004
Kathy, Kyle and Brian.
I knew Luis when we were younger and he was a person with a
wonderful smile always. My deepest
sympathies and prayers are with you
in your time of sorrow. May God
grant you the strength you need and the comfort from everyone thinking of you at this time.
DANIEL & TINA VEILLEUX
January 26, 2004
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE MENDES FAMILY ARE PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Jeff Winterstein
January 26, 2004
Dear Kathy, Kyle and Brian,
I was shocked to hear of the loss of Luis. It is so sad that such a great man is departed so young. I will always remember how happy he was all the time and what a great friend he has been to me. I know that this is a very saddening time for you, but if there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to call. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
A Bible verse comes to mind:
“He will wipe away all the tears from their eyes. The will be no more grief, no more crying, no more pain, no more suffering…” - - Revelation 21:4.
God Bless You.
Tori and Leo Bilello
January 25, 2004
Kathy and sons, We were shocked and saddened to hear the news of Lou's passing. We pray that God will give you the strength and comfort that you and your family need during this difficult time.
With our thoughts and prayers,
Tori and Leo
Gerald Hurley
January 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes to the Mendes family, especially Kyle and Brian, on the loss of their father.
Millicent Johndro
January 24, 2004
My thought and prays are with you all.
Love Mae
Shirley Boulier
January 24, 2004
So sorry to hear of your lose,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Shirley & Ricky.
Iris Anastasi
January 24, 2004
Kathy, Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband and father of your sons. Know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God give you strength in the days to come and may you find peace and consolation in knowing there are those who care.
Andy & Sharon Porowski
January 24, 2004
Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and the boys. We were very saddened to learn of Lou's passing. Lou was a wonderful person that we were lucky to have met and known. He always had a smile on his face when we saw him and that is how we will forever remember him. May God Bless Luis and his entire family.
MADALENA OLIVEIRA
January 24, 2004
I am sorry for the lost of our brother. Let's pray for his soul.
Our Lady of Fatima Parishioner
Deborah MacDougal ( Johndro)
January 24, 2004
So sorry to hear about your loss,I wish we lived closer so we could be there for each other.we will have prayers for you and your family. Love Debbie
Violet Godlewski
January 24, 2004
Kathy and Family, I would like to express my condolences to you all. Words can not express truly how I feel.
I will pray for you Kathy so that you have the strength in this time and that may he help you in this tough time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
God Bless
Kathy if you need to talk please call me. Hang in there.
Diana Jalbert
January 24, 2004
To the Mendes family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Luis was a great person and will be greatly missed by all.
Rick, Diana, Melissa, and Kristen Jalbert
Jackie Whelan
January 24, 2004
Dear Kathy, Kevin & Brian,
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. We were shocked to hear that you lost your beloved Luis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kathy, and we shall see you soon.
With deepest sympathy,
Jackie, Uncle Jim and Aunt Vi
Ruth and Gary Wilcox
January 24, 2004
So sorry for your lose. Luis was a great guy. We wish you the best.
TheGaughan-PardoFamily Gaughan-Pardo
January 24, 2004
Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you all. You are a beautiful family you have always been there for us.
Love,Jenalee, Roseana, Matthew, Julie, Joseph, Timothy, & Lisa
Steve Dube Sr
January 24, 2004
Kathy & Family
I'am so sad about this lost. Keep
the faith and be strong. I know he is with God.
Always, Steve
Annamarie DeNote
January 24, 2004
I am so sorry for your lose. I am not able to make it from FL. Luis was a wonderful man. Great husband, father, friend and boss. I only met him a few times but knew him more because I am a very close friend of Hilton and Paula. By the stories Hilton would tell us of Luis made me feel like I knew him more then I did and good that Hilton had such a great friend and good boss. I am saddened by all of this. I am Bill Kelly's first wife and am very upset that I can not come for him or Luis. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Daniel Branco
January 24, 2004
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Luis will be greatly missed.
Antonio & Rosa Luis
January 24, 2004
Our deepest condolences to the Mendes family, our prayers are with you allways.
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