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Born in New Bedford, the son of Manuel C. Mendonca, Jr., and the late Tillie (Dutra) Mendonca, he lived in New Bedford all of his life. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.
Mr. Mendonca was employed as a court officer at Third District Court in New Bedford. He truly valued the friendships that he made there and the unwavering support that he received during his illness. He had also formerly worked for the City of New Bedford in the Police Signal Department.
He had been a member of the Y.M.C.A., since 1964.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially when watching the Indianapolis Colts games during the N.F.L. season.
Survivors include his wife; his father; two daughters, Kaitlin and Molly Mendonca, both of New Bedford; a sister, Sharon Mendonca of New Bedford; his mother-in-law, Theresa Goulet; his father-in-law, Joseph DeCosta; two brothers-in-law, Thomas and Joseph DeCosta; a sister-in-law, Christine Ng; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:45 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN. 56007-6603.
For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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DeAnn Graham
July 25, 2008
Molly, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Philomena Nichols
July 24, 2008
Dear Bette,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your husband. I only knew him through you, so I feel your loss and pain. Your daughters will be a great comfort to you.
My prayers are for you and the family.
May God and his Mother give you strength.
Love,
Philomena
Sally & Timmy Gago
July 19, 2008
Bette: We are so sorry to hear the news about Steve, we're in shock as we just heard. May the many wonderful memories that you cherish in your hearts help you at this time of grief and may God confort you and make it easier to bear the pain. I know that he was a wonderful husband and dad and he will always be watching over you, Kaitlin and Molly. Take care of each other.
All our love to you.
Bob Koczera
July 6, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Steve was a wonderful person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Francine Ramos
July 5, 2008
Sharon, Mr. Mendonca and the Medonca Family
My deepest sympathy. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sharon I see your father at the daily mass at St. James. God bless.
Francine
The Green Staff, St. Lukes Hospital
July 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Karen Jones
July 3, 2008
Kaitlin My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your dad was really proud of you and all you have done. I wish for you and your family to find comfort in your memories that you have with your dad. May God Bless you all and I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love Karen
Ronald Valcourt
July 3, 2008
We, at the Fall River District Court, are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Steve. We had the privilege of working with him here, earlier in his career, and always found him to be professional, courteous, and a credit to his profession. Our deepest sympathy to his family. Ronald A. Valcourt, Clerk-Magistrate, Fall River District Court.
Alyce Rezendes
July 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.I have know father Manny for many years My prayers to the family Love Alyce
Maria Duarte
July 3, 2008
Sharon,
My heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
elizabeth santos
July 3, 2008
Bette, Katy and Molly.
I have known you for over twenty years. I don't think I have ever had a conversation with Steve. He was a quiet man and he loved his children and wife. I know how much Alex cared for him -he knew he could talk to him any time- and for that I will truly miss him. I know the pain is difficult and you may feel how am I going to get through this- but God has an incredible way to give you what you can handle and every day does get a little easier. Then you will go through all of your "Firsts" and the cycle will start again! Enough said: You are in my thoughts and prayers and know that he is not suffering anymore- love Liz
Jim and Terry Gaffney
July 3, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherrie LaBrode
July 3, 2008
Kaitlyn,
I am sorry to hear about your father,i only meet him for a short time when i worked with you on Green.He was a strong man and a wonderful inspiration.My sympathy to you and your family.
Sherrie LaBrode
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