John B. Mendez, 90, Was Resident of New Bedford

John B. Mendez, 90, Was Resident of New Bedford

John B. Mendez, 90, of New Bedford died on Tuesday, May 7, at the
Kristen Beth Nursing Home in New Bedford. He was the widower of Bertha
Isaacs Mendez.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Florencio J. and
Rosalie Britto Mendez. He was a former porter for the Martha’s Vineyard
Nantucket Steamship. He was a musician for many years with the Cape
Verdean Players Band.

He is survived by three daughters, Joan Daniels of Boston and Rose
and Bertha Mendez, both of New Bedford; three sons, Florencio Mendez Jr.
of Oak Bluffs, Richard Mendez of New Bedford and Herbert Mendez of
Stoughton; 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, during visiting
hours at the Perry Funeral Home on 111 Dartmouth street in New Bedford.