Martin Mendoza (February 1972 – August 2021) was the youngest son of Henry and Veronica (Bea) Mendoza. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
It was never a dull moment when you were in his presence and he’s deeply missed by all who knew him. While he never had children, he cherished his late dogs Rusty and Chico as his babies. He dedicated his career to working construction and met many people along the way that became like family. Marty found no greater joy than sailing his boat on Lake Michigan. As captain of his boat he loved to entertain his many family and friends that would join him for a ride. He loved life and lived it to its fullest and now must sail on into eternal life.
His memory will live on in those he is survived by including his parents, brothers (Ralph and Alice) (Henry), sister (Anna), fiancé (Michele Dundon) and countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. As many would say, “ain’t no party without Marty.”
Memorial Service: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Providence of God Catholic Church, 717 West 18th Street (Corner of 18th Street and Union Street) Chicago, Illinois 60616. Family and friends will gather for a memorial service from 3:00 p.m. till the start of Mass/Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m.
*****Chicago’s indoor mask mandate officially came back into effect*****
As of August 20, 2021 all attending church or funeral visitations:
“Everyone in Chicago, regardless of vaccination status, now has to wear a mask in public indoor spaces.
All residents age two or older must wear masks inside – indoor spaces, vaccinated or not.
Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided at the entrance of the church.
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Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Just want to wish the Mendoza family my deepest condolences. I went to grammar school with Marty, and he was always real and honest. Played basketball with him at Providence n have alot of good memories. He will be missed.
25 yrs ago we met at paulie’s bar. I didn’t know you, you me. At that time I was going through some hard times. You & your parents took me & my daughter in for a few days and helped me out, strangers. Been friends ever since. I’ve kept you & your parents in my heart since than. Haven’t seen you for a long time, missed you. Rest in Peace Marty Ill always remember you with kindness . Love you, Rickie
Rest in Peace Marty
Deepest Sympathies to Mendoza family
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Marty was a great friend. He was loved and will be missed by many.
My deepest condolences & sympathies to his parents, siblings, my uncle Ralph, Aunt Alice & the entire Mendoza family & to Marty’s fiancé as well. Although he was younger than me, I’ve known Marty since we were kids, always full of life, he will be missed, may he now rest easy & peacefully!
U will be truly missed Marty 😢. I send my deepest condolences to the whole Mendoza family. He was definitely one of a kind and unforgettable. That voice will forever be inbedded in my head. We had alot of fun memories on his boats. He definitely loved the water. Rest in peace now wit ur fur babies Chico and Rusty. Forever in our hearts “Black Ass” 🙏
R.I.P Marty
Dear Marty, Uncle Rudy and I are crushed by your passing. God bless you and rest in peace. We will miss you.
Had the pleasure of working & enjoying life with Marty.
Our memories & celebrating with this “beauty” will always be cherished.
One of a kind, true brother!
Going to pray for a great reunion…..miss you .
Steve Velazquez
My sincere condolences to the Mendoza family. Rest in peace Marty.
Though words can do little to help with your pain, I hope our thoughts and prayers will bring some comfort the
Mendoza Family. I will miss you Marty.
My deepest and sincere condolences to the Mendoza family.
Rest in paradise Marty!
We are grieving with my Mendoza family in Kansas City. Love and prayers to everyone, especially Uncle Henry and Aunt Bea. May Marty rest at peace. Love always.
Helen and Sherman Johnson and family🙏🏼
SANDRA ROCHA ALEJANDRO
I was saddened to hear what happened. I met Marty through my Late Husband Chile in Paulie’s Bar. .The next time I see Marty you were in my garage with my husband and his friends. You were with your brother Henry we laughed how I knew Henry since I was a kid and I remember you said “boy this is a small world..” After my husband passed away you checked on me periodically to make sure I was OK. Thank you that meant a lot Say hi to CHILE for me. You will be missed but not forgotten. One day we will meet again until then REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. Sandy Rocha Alejandro
SANDRA ROCHA ALEJANDRO
I was saddened to hear what happened. I met Marty through my Late Husband Chile in Paulie’s Bar. .The next time I see Marty you were in my garage with my husband and his friends. You were with your brother Henry we laughed how I knew Henry since I was a kid and I remember you said “boy this is a small world..” After my husband passed away you checked on me periodically to make sure I was OK. Thank you that meant a lot Say hi to CHILE for me. You will be missed but not forgotten. One day we will meet again until then REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. Sandy Rocha Alejandro
My brother Marty
As long as I knew you and all my friends that met you thought you were crazy but as soon as they got to know you. They knew why we were friends. You were the only person I knew from Chicago when we were in Missouri And what a change of my life was with you in it. You watched my kids grow up and I knew my kids were safe as long as you lived down the block. Keeping an eye out as always. Love you bro.
I don’t know who is still gonna see this . As , he died over a year ago . We were engaged to be married. I tell you something Marty was one of a kind. So many good things I had a couple bad lol but not really just didn’t have the right direction in many cases. We laughed everyday . Both were very hard workers so we worked. It worked at work, but we had everything we wanted. I just wanted to say that I miss him just like it was yesterday. His passing pulls of my heart strings every day. I swear . I truly don’t think I’ll ever get over this. I miss him so much .
God, I still miss him like it was yesterday . It was an amazing 5 years . I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how I feel and I can imagine how you feel.