Kathleen K. Mendes

October 7, 1916 - December 27, 2006

Kathleen K. Mendes age 90, of Highlands died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at home. She was an Entrepreneur who started the Covesail Marina and the Cove Restaurant. Born in New York she was a resident of Highlands for over 80 years she attended St. Elizabeth High School Convent Station, NJ and later Columbia University. She was a Past President of the Highlands Public School Board of Education and President of the PTA. She was also on the board for Henry Hudson High School. Mrs. Mendes was a member of the Highlands Historical Society. She was a Den Mother Pac 25. She was very involved in community affairs. She was instrumental in getting property donated to the Henry Hudson School. She convinced her father to donate the property for Kavookjian field for recreational opportunities for the town as well as serving as a war memorial. Mrs. Mendes was the daughter to the late Haik and the late Mary (McWilliams) Kavookjian. She was a Founder of the Sea Bright Marine education Foundation and a Member of the sea bright Business Association. She was a successful business woman; she will be remembered as a loving mom and grandmother great grandmother. She was the wife of 60 years to the late Vincent J Mendes She is survived by: Son: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J Mendes, Jr Flowery Branch, GA Son: Mr. and Mrs. Paul P Mendes Woodlands, TX Son: Mr. Thomas M. Mendes Elberon NJ Son: Mr. and Mrs. Haik Mendes Leonardo, NJ 6 Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren The family will receive their friends 2-4 & 7-9 Tuesday January 2, 2007. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Highlands Cremation Services will be private.