Online Obituaries Jose Filipe Resende Mendes, 34, passed away unexpectedly at home in Brockton on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Born August 20, 1981 in Fogo, Cape Verde he was the son of Francisco Mendes of Cape Verde and Maria J. Resende of Brockton. In addition to his parents he is survived by his half siblings, Paulino Mendes, Mezu Mendes and Irlanda Mendes. As well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral Information Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St.,(Rt.123) Brockton on Wednesday, February 17th at 8:00AM followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00AM in St. Edith Stein/St. Edward Parish, 71 East Main St., Brockton. Interment will follow in the Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Tuesday in the funeral home from 5:00 to 9:00PM.