Gladys Mendez

Gladys Mendez, 92 of Mays Landing, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday March 1, 2023.

She was born in Lares, Puerto Rico and then later migrating to New York City, where she raised her children and spent 59 years of her life. She was the daughter of Curio and Maria Torres.

Gladys was a loving homemaker, wife, and a mother. She enjoyed planting and growing flowers, cooking, and family gatherings. She was a loving mother to 5 children Nedy, Norman, Maggie, Rachel, and Robert; a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She will be lovingly remembered and survived by her 3 daughters, Rachel Olexa (Russel), Nedy Mendez, Maggie Baker; her 6 grandchildren Melissa, Krystal, Roxanne, Philip, Christopher, Joseph and Rich; and 1 great grandchild EllaRowe Gladys Spiegler.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation Wednesday March 8, 2023 from 10:00-10:30. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:30am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Burial will follow at Greenmount Cemetery 124 S. First Rd. Hammonton, NJ 08037.