Funeral and Memorial for Aimee Mendoza

“I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.”

― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

Beloved wife of Wil. Cherished mother of Cristián, Kaileigh, J.T., Nico, Luke, and daughter-in-law Mackenzie. Adored Mimi of Miles and Xavier.

We are sad to share that Aimée Christine Mendoza (née Allison) passed away in her sleep, Saturday, June 4, 2022.

One positive outcome from a fifteen year battle with a rare kidney disease, Medullary Sponge Kidney, was that it allowed her to let go of the insignificant things and to just enjoy the people and places. She had a strong connection to animals and nature, loved to travel, to try new things, and to take joy in the little moments.

We are sad, yet thankful for all of the time we spent together through the years. She always made us feel cherished and loved, doting on everyone who visited. She was a hugger, and always made sure you didn’t get far into the house without one. She was the matriarch of the Mendoza Tribe and will be truly missed.

Aimée was born on April 30, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in Massapequa, and graduated from Massapequa High School a year early (class of 1991). She had five children, ran a state-licensed childcare, and still managed to concurrently earn a bachelor’s and master’s from Stony Brook University (class of 2009) in Earth and Space Science, made the Dean’s List, and obtained additional teaching certifications in Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Science.

Aimée lived to educate, and was a devoted teacher and union member of the West Babylon School District for nearly fifteen years, where she taught High School science, created an annual STEM Night, and led the Math and Science Honor Society. Her incalculable contributions to the community will live on in the actions of those hearts and minds she impacted over her 48 years.

Aimée believed viewings were too sad for everyone and requested that her family host a celebration of her life. Please join them on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Massapequa Funeral Home, 4980 Merrick Rd, Massapequa Park, NY, 11762. Per her request, please dress colorfully.

Sunflowers may be brought in her honor and donations can be made through this GoFundMe to assist her family and support the causes she was passionate about, such as installing solar panels and electric car chargers at West Babylon High School. Additional support should be directed to family friend, Janice Skura and her Long Island Sanctuary for abandoned mini-pot-bellied pigs, https://pigs4me.weebly.com/suppliesdonations-needed.html

“Now that you're here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”

― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax