Victor Mendes, 75 of New Bedford died October 28, 2003 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Marjorie (Pilkington) Mendes and son of the late Jose and Anuciacao (Ferreira) Mendes.
Mr. Mendes was born in New Bedford and lived in New Bedford all of his life.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church in New Bedford.
Mr. Mendes was a former co-owner of the family business, Manhattan Bottling Company in New Bedford. He started working right out of high school until his retirement in 1992.
Mr. Mendes enjoyed music and dancing. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Curtis Mendes, and his wife Martha, of Mattapoisett; his brother, Antone Mendes, and his wife Josephine, of New Bedford; 2 grandchildren, Kaitlin Mendes and Nicholas Mendes; 1 step-granddaughter, Tess Washburn; several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Ceasar Mendes and Celeste Arruda.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6)., MattapoisettFriday, October 31st at 10 AM.
Visiting hours Thursday, October 30th from 5-8 PM.
Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2 Mt. Royal Ave., Marlboro, MA 01752.