Wareham-Fred J. Mendes, Jr. 92, of Wareham, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. Son of the late Alfred and Mary (Cardoza) Mendes. He was the former husband of Jeannette
(Santos) Mendes.

He was born in Wareham and lived there his whole life. He graduated from Wareham High School. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survivors include 4 nieces who took care of him, Saundra Mendes-Silvia, Lisa Cardoza, Rita Mendes and Marisa Cardoza, sister-in-law Augustina Mendes, foster brother Joseph “Sonny” Amado. He was the father of the late Robert Santos Mendes, uncle of the late David Cardoza and brother of the late Mary “Sister” Mendes-Cardoza and Joseph “Max” Mendes.

Graveside service Saturday November 9th, at 10 am in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Tihonet Rd. Wareham. Relatives and friends invited. There will be no visitation. Please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com