It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Charles Mendicino (Poppy), who died on June 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Ed was a resident of Monument, Colorado, for 19 years, and a former resident of Colorado Springs since 1986. Ed was born on April 7, 1950, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Ed was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother. He is survived by his Wife of 51 years, Brenda; his Children: Romaine (John Lewis), Jennifer (Eric Davis), and Lisa (Derrick Gomes); his Grandchildren: Bailey Mendicino, Aiden and Ariana Pearman, and Rozzy Gomes; and by his Sister, Marguerite Mendicino Hamilton, and Brother, Jim Mendicino. Ed was preceded in death by his Parents, Joseph and Marguerite; his Brother, Joseph; and his Granddaughter, Jordan.
Ed was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life, Brenda Lefebvre, in 1974 while stationed at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida.
Ed earned his MBA while serving in the USAF and went on to teach at the University of Phoenix for 20 years, while also working at Lockheed Martin and CTA. He loved his work and helping others. He was a born Teacher and Mentor. He also loved golf, gathering with Friends, and Family traditions.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, also at Shrine of Remembrance. Private burial to follow.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the Caregivers, Family, and Friends who have been so supportive during this time.
Sweet Lisa and family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you celebrate your dad’s beautiful life.
We had never met Ed but heard nothing but amazing things about him from Marguerite and Jim. Our deepest condolences to Brenda and the entire family. RIP Ed.
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Mr. Mendicino’s 22 years of distinguished service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or raobuckley@gmail.com. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
Brenda and the kids,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Eddie was a good man. I’ll miss him. He and you are in my prayers.
Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Mendicino family.
My fondest memories of Ed were way back in the early 70’s. As a close friend of Marguerite’s, I would stop by their house often. On the rare occasions that he was home, Ed was always charming and fun loving, not to mention very handsome, and that is how I will always remember him.
May your happy memories comfort all of you and give you strength as you mourn this tremendous loss.
Rest in peace, Ed.
Fondly,
Marian and Kevin Walsh