Loving father of Thomas (Lynn) Mendoza, Marcus (Martha) Mendoza and the late Helaine Mendoza; proud grandfather of Benjamin Mendoza, Rachel Mendoza, Jonathon (Diana) Mendoza, and Joseph Mendoza; cherished great-grandfather of Noah Anthony Mendoza and Avery Marie Mendoza; loving brother of Jesse Mendoza, Guadalupe Mendoza, Gonzalo Mendoza, Rose Demitro, Eleanor Stankus, Margarita Jurich, and Manuelita Casa. Preceded in death by his wife, the late Georgianna Mendoza (nee Master), and his siblings, the late Mary Hernandez, Thomas Mendoza, Raymond Mendoza, Carlos Mendoza, and Paulie Mendoza. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 26th, at Ridge Funeral Home, ( Edward A. Tylka Manager/Director ), 6620 West Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60638, from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. For more information, please call (773) 586-7900 or www.ridgefh.com.