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1944

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2014

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Alexandre Mendes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2014.

Alexandre M. Mendes, 70, of Danbury, beloved husband of Fernanda Mendes, passed away at Danbury Hospital on Monday, December 15, 2014.

Alexandre was born in Portugal, son of the late Joaquim and Louisa (Marques) Mendes. He attended school in Portugal and immigrated to the United States in 1970, where he went to work as a machine operator for the former Amphenol Company until his retirement. He was a longtime member of the Portuguese Cultural Center and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son George Mendes of New York City, his daughter Irene DaSilva of Brookfield, two grandchildren Jonathan and Kaden DaSilva, his sister Helena Lopes of Danbury, his brothers Graciano and Jose Mendes of France and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers: Antonio, David and Ataide Mendes.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery. Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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December 11, 2019

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Joe Andrade

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

January 4, 2015

Sube hoje dia 4 de Janeiro que o meu bom amigo Alexandre
que esta no Eterno descanso .
Para touda a familia os nossos semtimentos ,especialmente
Fernanda George and Irene Love Joe & Helena Andrade

December 19, 2014

Irene... my deepest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers. With love... Liz Henriques Monteiro & Family

December 19, 2014

Armando Costa

Hi Fernanda
os meus sentimentos pelo meu amigo
Alexandre

December 18, 2014

Dear Fernanda, George & Irene,

Sorry to hear the news about Alexandre. May God bless you all in this difficult time. Your special memories of your husband & father last forever.
Love, Marcel, Donna & Kayla Mendes

December 18, 2014

rogerio beatriz ferreira

Os nossos maiores sentimentos com amor dos amigos .Rogerio Beatriz Ferreira & Familia

December 17, 2014

Baird Booth

Dear Fernanda, George, and Irene, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, and father. May God give you all strength during this most difficult time, and peace at knowing you will be reunited again someday, where there is no more pain or suffering, only joy and happiness. Love the Booth's, Cilinia, Baird, Corrina, and Cara. Margarida sends her love and prayers to your entire family.

December 17, 2014

Ramos e Marques

Os nossos sentimentos para a familia Mendes.

December 17, 2014

Victor Borges

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 17, 2014

Fernando Martins

Tia Fernanda, George & Irene
So sorry for your loss.
Love. Fernando, Beth, Danny $ Sean.

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