SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorothy A. “Dottie” Mendez, 82, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at her residence.
Born on Oct. 26, 1932 in the Bronx, she is the daughter of the late Richard J. and Dorothy (Marsh) Stephenson and married Joseph Mendez on March 15, 1948. They have resided in this area for the past 45 years.
A longtime devoted member of the Church of St. Peter, she remained an active and dedicated volunteer for the parish’s weekly food drive donations that benefitted the Franklin Community Center. Dottie also gave generously of her time delivering meals to Saratoga County’s homeless men and women veterans. As a member of the parish’s prayer shawl ministry, she generously donated her many beautiful knitted and crocheted items.
In addition to her husband of 67 years, survivors include her children, Doddydell (John) Green of Powhatan, VA, Joseph R. (Wendy) Mendez of Clifton Park and Richard J. (Marj) Mendez of Ballston Spa; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18 in The Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs, by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Private burial for the family only will be in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 22.
