Christian L. Mendes 47 of South Yarmouth died unexpectedly Saturday November 13, 2021 from a brief illness.

Born in Barnstable, Christian was the son of Henry Mendes, Jr. of Cape Coral, FL, and the late Arthur J. Brando Jr. and Vicky (Souza) Mendes.

Chris, aka “Cool”, was well known for his passion for basketball, reggae music and undying love for his family. He was skilled in construction and a carpenter by trade. He had a talent for poetry and the ability to capture you with his smile. There are many aspects of his life too numerous to mention.

In addition to his father, Christian is survived by a son, Christian Mendes Jr. of Lompoc, CA; three daughters, Jada Aquiar of Newark, DE, Asjha Labinski and Aaliyah Labinski both of Harwich; five brothers, Troy Mendes of Manchester, CT, Henry Mendes III of Cape Coral, FL, Arthur Mendes of West Wareham, Brian Mendes of Yarmouth, and William Cuozzo of Mashpee; and two sisters Ivy Mendes of Yarmouth and Frances Rivera of Falmouth; his godson Caleb Mendes; his girlfriend, Julie Castoldi, and her children, Dominique and Gianna, all of Yarmouth; eight nieces, Aryana, Raya, Lillian, Janae, Kyrah, Kalyana, Mariyah, and Vicktoria; fifteen nephews, Troy, Jr., Nicholas, Kaden, William, Isaac, Camden, AJ, Eric, Jordan, Giovanni, Dereck, Jr., Avery, Andrew, Aiden, and Tyler; and several, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Only God knows how much he will truly be missed.

Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday November 22 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth. Prayers will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Interment will be private.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations in Vicky Mendes’ name, may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701.

I miss you more than weird described.. You touched thousands of hearts, and i’m going to keep that going. You helped me get through so much. I’m thankful you are stress free, and with Mimi & mom. I love you, forever and ever dad - Aaliyah