Obituaries

Alfredo Mendoza, age 79, of Scranton, passed away Thursday at Golden Living Center, Scranton, where he resided three years.
Born on August 12, 1935, in Ponce, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Alfredo had moved to the area with his family from New York, where he had worked under his son as a porter in building maintenance for many years. Of Roman Catholic faith, he enjoyed music and watching television, and most of all, enjoying his life. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by five children, Guillermo Lopez, Mirza Mercado and Jeannie Rodriguez, all of Scranton, Louis Mercado of New Windsor, New York, and Freddy Alvarez of Bronx, New York; sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was also preceded by his common law girlfriend, Irma Mercado.
His family would like to acknowledge the staffs of both Golden Living Center as well as Compassionate Care Hospice for the tremendous care given to Alfredo throughout his illness.
Funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 10:00AM from the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge, with a 10:30AM Mass of Christian Burial at Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis Street in Scranton, to be celebrated by Rev. Francis L. Pauselli, Pastor.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday between 5-7:00PM at the funeral home. Please visit the funneral home’s website for directions or to leave an online condolence.