Jose D. Mendes, 82, of New Bedford died Wednesday May 24, 2006 at New Bedford Healthcare after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Irene DaSilva.
Born in Brava, Cape Verde, the son of the late Julia (Barros) and Joao Jose Mendes, he lived in Brava for most of his life before moving to New Bedford seven years ago.
Survivors include his children, Julia DaRosa, Fortunato Mendes, Aureliana Mendes and Antonia Duarte, all of New Bedford, and Domingos Mendes and Jose Antonio Mendes, both of Cape Verde; five brothers and sisters; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 9 AM in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 400 Cross Rd., Dartmouth with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visting hours Friday 5-9 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.