Anthony P. Mendoza, Jr., 89
Dateline: Norton, MA
Anthony P. Mendoza Jr., age 89 passed away peacefully Saturday September 7th, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Anthony was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Theresa Mendoza of Norton.
Anthony was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 1, 1935, the son of the late Anthony P. Mendoza, Sr. and Jennie (Stadnitski) Fasczewski. He grew up in Taunton and prior to retiring was a master machinist for 53 years at Sinclair Manufacturing in Norton.
Anthony was very adventurous, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson to Florida and out west to Sturgis. When it snowed you could find him on his snowmobile with his sons. Camping near Sturbridge with Theresa brought Anthony a tremendous amount of joy, spending time with friends and building campfires filled his weekends.
Anthony’s family was truly the focal point of his life and he is best known and remembered for speaking his mind and letting you know exactly how he feels. His children would say “don’t mess with old man Tony”.
Anthony is survived by his children and stepchildren Cathy Foster of Taunton, Lori Thiel of Texas, Anthony Mendoza, Jr. of Taunton, Janet Winslow of Taunton, the late Doreen Dupont, Shelley Mowry of Norton, Barbara Jean Souza of Taunton, Robert Fitzgerald of Norton, Lisa Tumminello of Florida, Richard Fitzgerald of Bellingham, Jack Fitzgerald of New Hampshire and the late Michael Fitzgerald of Norton. Anthony was also a loving grandfather and great grandfather, known to the children as “Papa”.
Services and burial will be held privately at the convenience of his family. Visitation has been omitted.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Anthony’s memory may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114 www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., Norton.
To send the family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com