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Benefit postponed for family of Officer Mendez

A benefit planned for Monday night at the FOP for the family of slain Police Officer Richard Mendez has been postponed.

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Mendez, 50, an officer for 22 years, was shot to death on Oct. 12 after he saw several people breaking into a car in a Philadelphia International Airport garage. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

A funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at noon at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (1723 Race St.).

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