Joseph Mencel Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Mencel Sr. of Bridgeport, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 23, 2025 at the age of 100. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Mencel Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andrew Mencel and Katherine Kotrady Mencel. He is survived by: his wife Eleanor Aprile Mencel; his children, Joe W. Mencel Jr. (Jill), Jimmy Mencel (Liz) and Kathy Garasimowicz (Paul); his grandchildren, Anya, Alec, Andrew, Paul, Patrick and Elizabeth; and his great grandchildren, Jet, Sage, River and Maizy. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center, 30 Hood Terrace, West Haven, CT 06515 or at http://www.whmilmuseum.org..
