On December 25, 2017, age 70, of Voorhees, NJ. He was the beloved husband of Judy (nee Lauer) and loving father of Christine (Brian) Rowan and Tracey (Jimmy) McGee. He is also survived by four grandchildren Hailey, Hannah, Olivia and Ian; his mother Margaret Mendoza; and his sister Margaret Principato. Mr. Mendoza was a retired teacher with the Deptford Township School District where he worked for 33 years. He was also a member of the 12th NJ Company K Civil War Reenactment Group. Mr. Mendoza also was a director of several local films and was an extra in several movies. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Friday January 5, 2018 in St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 327 W. Marlton Pike (Route 70) Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pancan.org