Carmine Louis Menduni, age 72, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020. Carmine was born in Columbus, Ohio to Christina (Morelli) and Louis Menduni. He was a devoted husband to Michelle (Shelley) Werner for fifty cherished years. Carmine loved life and relished it fully. He delighted in history, a good whiskey or cigar, his wife's manicotti and traveling. He was devoted to his faith, family and was passionate about his work. He was the proud owner of Columbus Art Memorial, a family owned company for 99 years. His impact can be seen throughout Columbus' hospitals, colleges, churches, memorials and sculptures. He was preceded in death by his parents, (Louis and Christina Menduni) and his eldest brother, Albert Menduni. Carmine's greatest joy in life was his family and is survived by his wife, Shelley and four loving children: Nina (Christopher) Menduni-Kelson; Christina (Aaron) Heller; CJ (Brooke) Menduni; and Angie (Jason) Markin. He also leaves behind his youngest brother, Louis (Sandy) Menduni, sister in law, Margaret Menduni and eight beloved grandchildren: Daniel Kelson; Ellie, Abby and AJ Heller; Lila and Michael Menduni; Giuliana and Brendan Markin. Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERALHOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH, 43085, from 2pm -5 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church of Worthington on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
Well known for his company Columbus Art Memorial. Carmine started career in the family business at an early age. After the death of Christina Menduni in 1975 Carmine headed the company becoming sole owner in 1985. Making roughly 5,000 memorial a year Carmine oversaw well over half of the memorials manufactured in central Ohio over his career. Beyond new memorials restorations were a large portion of the business. Further the commercial work of plaques, statues and church art were undertaken. Everything from police memorials to statues at the Ohio State House.
Carmine's personal life included church, cards the occasional adult beverage and his friends. A strong person he always had time for a friend with an easy laid back demeanor.
Well known for his company Columbus Art Memorial. Carmine started career in the family business at an early age. After the death of Christina Menduni in 1975 Carmine headed the company becoming sole owner in 1985. Making roughly 5,000 memorial a year Carmine oversaw well over half of the memorials manufactured in central Ohio over his career. Beyond new memorials restorations were a large portion of the business. Further the commercial work of plaques, statues and church art were undertaken. Everything from police memorials to statues at the Ohio State House.
Carmine's personal life included church, cards the occasional adult beverage and his friends. A strong person he always had time for a friend with an easy laid back demeanor.
Carmine Louis Menduni, age 72, of Dublin, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020. Carmine was born in Columbus, Ohio to Christina (Morelli) and Louis Menduni. He was a devoted husband to Michelle (Shelley) Werner for fifty cherished years. Carmine loved life and relished it fully. He delighted in history, a good whiskey or cigar, his wife's manicotti and traveling. He was devoted to his faith, family and was passionate about his work. He was the proud owner of Columbus Art Memorial, a family owned company for 99 years. His impact can be seen throughout Columbus' hospitals, colleges, churches, memorials and sculptures. He was preceded in death by his parents, (Louis and Christina Menduni) and his eldest brother, Albert Menduni. Carmine's greatest joy in life was his family and is survived by his wife, Shelley and four loving children: Nina (Christopher) Menduni-Kelson; Christina (Aaron) Heller; CJ (Brooke) Menduni; and Angie (Jason) Markin. He also leaves behind his youngest brother, Louis (Sandy) Menduni, sister in law, Margaret Menduni and eight beloved grandchildren: Daniel Kelson; Ellie, Abby and AJ Heller; Lila and Michael Menduni; Giuliana and Brendan Markin. Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERALHOME, 515 High Street, Worthington, OH, 43085, from 2pm -5 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church of Worthington on Monday, August 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
Well known for his company Columbus Art Memorial. Carmine started career in the family business at an early age. After the death of Christina Menduni in 1975 Carmine headed the company becoming sole owner in 1985. Making roughly 5,000 memorial a year Carmine oversaw well over half of the memorials manufactured in central Ohio over his career. Beyond new memorials restorations were a large portion of the business. Further the commercial work of plaques, statues and church art were undertaken. Everything from police memorials to statues at the Ohio State House.
Carmine's personal life included church, cards the occasional adult beverage and his friends. A strong person he always had time for a friend with an easy laid back demeanor.
Well known for his company Columbus Art Memorial. Carmine started career in the family business at an early age. After the death of Christina Menduni in 1975 Carmine headed the company becoming sole owner in 1985. Making roughly 5,000 memorial a year Carmine oversaw well over half of the memorials manufactured in central Ohio over his career. Beyond new memorials restorations were a large portion of the business. Further the commercial work of plaques, statues and church art were undertaken. Everything from police memorials to statues at the Ohio State House.
Carmine's personal life included church, cards the occasional adult beverage and his friends. A strong person he always had time for a friend with an easy laid back demeanor.
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