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Carmen Mendez, 94, of Palm Bay, Florida passed away on September 28, 2024, while accompanied by her children and grandchildren.
Carmen was born on July 16, 1930, in a small-town shack in the mountains of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Her parents Pedro Acevedo and Rosaura Justiñiano were poor teenage farmers, who raised Carmen and her siblings that followed as a beautiful, kind, loving, hardworking, and God-fearing young woman. When her mom fell ill, she became a caregiver for her mom and younger siblings at a very young age.
Carmen met the love of her life, Luis A. Mendez at the age of 15, and while her parents tried to prevent the two from being together, Carmen was sent to begin a new life in Brooklyn, NY at the age of 17, where years later she would meet her destined soulmate, Luis, once again. Carmen worked long hard hours six days a week as a seamstress in the garment district of New York City all her life. She married Luis in 1953. Soon after they began raising their own children. Carmen had 6 children: Aida, Alida, Louis-Jr., Anthony, Awilda, and Rose. Carmen continued working as a seamstress in the garment district in NYC until she retired in 1994 when she moved and became a Florida resident. Carmen loved cooking, listening to music, and caring for her family. She enjoyed shopping, going to the movies, and traveling with her children and occasionally with her nephews and nieces.
She is survived by her four children, two are deceased. She also leaves behind 19 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom she interacted with often. Carmen lived life simply enjoying the company of her children and many grandchildren. The holidays were her favorite time of year. She was the true matriarch of her family. Carmen loved her family fiercely as she was loved by them and will be missed and remembered by many.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation in her name: https://brevardalz.org/donate/ (https://brevardalz.org/donate/.
Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service. Condolences may be shared online at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.
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Melissa Welsh
October 23, 2024, 5:51 pm
My beautiful and beloved abuela. She will be so missed and we will continue to honor her by keeping her memory alive. Although we are hurt and share in this grief, as a family we find comfort in knowing she is at peace and was greeted at Heaven’s gate by loved ones that were ready to recieve her. She lived a long beautiful life and has left behind a legacy that will continue to remember her kind and loving heart.
Awilda Burke
October 26, 2024, 12:22 pm
To My vieja, mami. Que mucho me vas a hacer falta pidiéndote la bendiciones. I know you are dancing with my father your husband of 72years, and my husband playing las conga. The three musketeers of joe’s club are back together again. I just can’t believe you are gone. We thought you was going to live over a 100. Love you mom till we see each other again. Hugs and kisses and bendición!