John Mendez. 56 years. Beloved son of the late Joseph (late Mary nee Parker) Mendez. Dearest brother of Patricia McNeill, JoAnne (Robert) Garcia, Catherine (late Herman) McAdams, late Joseph (Sharon), Raymond (Mary), Frank, William, Charles (Julie), Michael (Ellen Beyer), Charlotte (Ernest) Fields, and the late Theresa. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Longtime Canaryville resident. Friend to many. Funeral services will be held at the Thomas McInerney’s Sons Funeral Home, 4635 South Wallace Street on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with an 8:00 p.m. prayer service.  Interment: Private. (773) 268-0703.