Joseph G. Mendiola, Jr. age 63, late of the South East Side of Chicago passed away on March 15, 2021. Loving father of Melanie Mendiola, Ana (Rebecca Salgado) Salgado and Matthew John Mendiola. Devoted grandfather of Isabella Hope Martinez, Maximus Alexander Diaz, Jordan Fidel Rodriguez, twins Gianni Mateo Vargas and Luciano Sebastian Vargas. Dearest son of the late Joseph G. Mendiola, Sr. and late Martha Mendiola. Fond brother of Nancy (Raymond) Mendiola Arias, Sandra (Michael) Mendiola-Kunis, Anthony S. (Paul R. Eskew) Mendiola and Kimberly Mendiola. Former husband of Carmela Martinez. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. U. S. Army Veteran, member of American Legion South Deering Post #1238 and Iron Workers Union Local #1. Visitation Monday, March 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago, IL 60617. Service concludes at Elmwood. Private Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all federal, state, and local guidelines as to attendance numbers, social distancing and facial coverings will be followed. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Care for Real:https://careforreal.org/Care for Real provides much needed food, clothing, and support to surrounding communities where Joseph recently lived. An invitation to celebrate and honor Joseph’s life will be communicated and held during his birthday month of July 2021.
Elmwood Chapel
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 11:30 am
Interment:
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
27034 Diagonal Road
Elwood, IL 60421
East Side
11200 S. Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-2749
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 9:00 am until 11:30 am