Joseph A. Mercado
Joseph A. Mercado, 79, of Claysville, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, in the home of his niece, Jenny Robison and her family, who surrounded him with love and care in the last several months of his life.
He was born July 17, 1942, in Dover, N.J., a son of the late Ramon A. and Rose Marie Ricciardi Mercado.
Joe spent his early years in Olean, N.Y., where he attended Olean Public Schools.
Mr. Mercado worked as a carnival laborer for Frankie’s Amusements.
Surviving are three brothers, Mike (Debi) Mercado, of Dagsboro, Del.; Ramon A. (Claudia) Mercado, of Allegany, N.Y., and Mario (Margie) Mercado, of Germany; a grandson Joshua Mercado; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Joseph G. Mercado, Jr.; and a brother Adriano Mercado.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday, October 27, in the Hummell and Jones Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington, Douglas M. Jones, supervisor, Dr. Lawrence K. Donovan, director.
All other services are private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hummellandjones.com.