Tribute to Vic Mendez

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A Gringos Tribute to an old friend

Vic's passing is one of the saddest moments in the history of The Gringos. Not only was Vic a great friend, father, and husband, but he was one of the kindest and most generous people we ever encountered. None of us will ever forget his wonderful soda pop from Manhattan Soda.

I hope to be able to present messages from all the members of the band about Vic in the coming weeks.
Lynn (Bush) Tivens

Victor Mendez
1928 - 2003

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.

Vic and marge dancing the evenings away to the sounds of The Gringos

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