Throughout his adult life, Mendek’s bright and creative mind produced artwork and books that he shared with friends and family.
Mendek's photo of the sunset view from his Carmel Valley home
Inventions
With his cousin, Simon, Mendek started Do-All Jewelry in 1954, and later Saviv and Rugel. Together they came up with new ways of designing and manufacturing jewelry and clasps that revolutionized the industry.
Two of the many patents of Mendek’s inventions
The prototype of Mendek’s last invention, a contraption to help people breathe deeply from their bellies.