Joseph T. Mendish Sr., retired Army first lieutenant, 81, of Brownsville, died Sunday, December 20, 1998, in Brownsville General Hospital. He was a member of Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville. Mr. Mendish was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as a bombardier in the Pacific Theater. For his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross with clusters. He was a member of the 380th Bombardment Group Association Inc., the Retired Officers Association, American Legion Post 295 of Brownsville, BPOE of Brownsville and Sons of Italy Lodge 1344. Mr. Mendish retired from A&P Tea Co. after 43 years of service. He was the owner of J&D Supermarket in Derry for more than seven years. Surviving are his wife, Louise Orlandi Mendish; a daughter, Donna Fletcher of Canfield, Ohio; a son, Joseph T. Mendish Jr. of Latrobe; five grandchildren, Dana Lee Kosco, Darcy Lynn Fletcher, Derick Fletcher, Erica Lynn Mendish and Jessica Marie Mendish; a great-grandson; and a brother, Stephen Mendish of Brownsville. Deceased are a sister, Katherine Gusich; and a brother, John Mendish. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, December 21, 1998Joseph T. Mendish Sr.
Grocery owner was decorated WWII veteran
He was born October 23, 1917, a son of Andrew and Mary Glasic Mendish.