Obituaries
Funeral Held For Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez
Richard Mendez, a father, friend, and police officer was shot and killed more than 10 days ago at the city's airport parking garage.
October 25, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- On Tuesday, Philadelphia said goodbye to Richard Mendez, a father, friend and police officer who was shot and killed more than 10 days ago at a Philadelphia International Airport parking garage.
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The funeral procession left John F. Givnish Funeral Home around 6 a.m. and arrived shortly before 7 a.m. at Cathedral Basilica of St Peter and Paul in Logan Square.
The city saw a big show of support on Tuesday for Mendez. The first of two viewings was held Monday at Givnish Funeral Home in Northeast Philadelphia, where family, friends and fellow police officers paid their respects.
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