Joseph L. Mercado Sr.

Born August 9, 1941, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Eulogio Mercado and Concepcion Rodriguez Mercado.

He was an accomplished auto body technician, working in the field for 50 plus years and was last employed at Peeler & Sons in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Joseph enjoyed bowling and softball, having played in the Old Timers Softball League in Phillipsburg, NJ. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan.

Surviving is his wife, Amparo “Carol” DeJesus Mercado, and children; Demi Horn, Esther Mack, Joseph Mercado, Anthony Mercado, and Mike Pisciotta. In addition, he is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as a sister, Joan Rachmiel, and brothers, Victor and Charlie Mercado.

Services will be scheduled in the future.