Louis T. Mendini, 82, of Holmdel, died at the Jersey Shore Medical Center Dec. 30, 2023.
He was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Morganville. He was a graduate of Freehold Regional High School and attended Trenton State College before becoming a student in the Apprentice Contractor program of the Masons. He went on to start his own company, Applegate and Mendini Mason Contractors, Holmdel, building many of the homes in Holmdel and Colts Neck as well as working around Monmouth County.
His grandkids’ sporting events were his passion and he never missed any event they were participating in; he was their greatest fan.
Lou was an avid New York Yankee fan as well as a historian of Yankee facts. He loved watching all sports on TV. After retirement, he and his wife Suzanne traveled to Italy and Ireland and took several cruises to Bermuda. When at home, he enjoyed being with his family and having dinner out at Huddy’s, Colts Neck, Federici’s in Freehold, Vic’s in Bradley Beach and Yesterday’s Café, Hazlet.
Lou loved to read, especially any history he could find on Marlboro Township. He enjoyed the challenge of the daily sudoku in the Asbury Park Press. He had a strong work ethic and was an honest, compassionate man; whether with his family, business associates or friends, he was always kind.
Surviving is his wife of 60 years, Suzanne F. Mendini; two children and their spouses, Karen and Michael Gianforte of Brielle and John and Emily Mendini of Holmdel; his sister Arlene Crowe of Brick; his grandchildren, Patrick and his fiancée Erin, Brian and girlfriend Victoria, Megan and her fiancé Chris, Erin, Johnny, Connor and Grace.
Visitation was Jan. 2 at the Holmdel Funeral Home, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian burial was held Jan. 3 at the Church of St. Catharine, Holmdel. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Keyport.
To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence, please visit Lou’s page of tributes at holmdelfuneralhome.com.
This article originally appeared in the January 18 – 24, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
