Armindo (Mindo) Mendes passed away peacefully at Village Crest on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Armindo was born on October 18,1934 in Lousa, Portugal to the late Maria Da Piedade Bento and Joaquim Mendes. He is the husband of Dina Horta Mendes.
Armindo came to the United States at the age of 12. He enjoyed soccer, fencing, bowling, camping with his family and fly fishing, and of course the casino. He attended Bethel Schools and was in the first graduating class from Henry Abbott Technical School in 1954.
Armindo may be best known as owning a carpentry business, Mendes Woodworking, in Danbury for 48 years and working side-by-side with his only son, Alan Mendes.
Following his retirement, in addition to being a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, he enjoyed time with his family and friends.
All who knew Armindo would recall a humorous, giving, and loving person. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Armindo is survived by his wife, Dina Mendes, his son Alan Mendes and his wife Lori, his daughters, Lisa McNeil and Susan Mendes, grandchildren, Carie (Neil) Forlastro, Alyssa McNeil, Ashley (Adam) Beers, Kara (Alex) Occhiboi, Amanda Tucker, Jeremy (Kaitlyn) Barata,; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Elliott, Emmett, Kimora, Ashari and Jace, Step-son, Richard Dasilva, and pre-deceased by Paul and John Dasilva, along with many other family members and friends.
The family will receive immediate family privately at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street, Danbury, CT. on Friday, November 6, 2020, from 9:00am to 11:00am, Burial will immediately follow for family and friends (Public) at St. Peter's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Armindo Mendes Scholarship Fund for The Henry Abbott Technical High School Carpentry Department c/o Daniel Simoes Department Head, 21 Hayestown Avenue, Danbury, CT. 06811.
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