Jose Antonio "Tony" Menendez, 85, of Donora died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital.

He was born Apil 13th, 1938 in San Martin de Laspra, Asturias, Spain. He was the son of the late Manuel and Africa "Freda" Menendez.

Tony was a 1958 graduate of Donora High School after which he proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corps. He retired from Advertisers Associates as a pressman. He was a Benefit Member of the Donora Spanish Club and the American Legion Post 212. Over the years Tony served his community in a number of ways. He served on Donora Borough Council for 20 years as well as The Mon Valley Sewage Authority Board and the Washington County Housing Authority Board. His most proud accomplishment was being an active member of the Mon Valley Leathernecks and volunteering for the Toys for Tots program every Christmas. He cherished the brotherhood of his fellow Marines and his beloved Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Regina DiPietro Menendez and his mother-in-law Julia (Steve) Chider.

He is survived by his son Jason and wife Annie of Greensboro, North Carolina. Brother Manuel and wife Violet of Dunnigan, California and sister Carmelita Fernandez of Madrid, Spain. Grandchildren Joshua, Jessa, Meredith and Madison as well as grandson Zachary (Teresa) Jericho of Donora. His beloved twin great grandsons Atticus and Ezra. Special cousins the Stoioff Family of Donora. Numerous nieces, nephews and all of his Jericho grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also, the many, many friends he's made along the way.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 where the family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, November 12, 2023. Funeral service will be at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 13, 2023, with Fr. Robert Hanna officiating.

Interment will follow at Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA

Full military rites were accorded by the Mon Valley Honor Guard and Firing Squad.

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