Obituary: Frank R. Mercurio Sr., 77, of Fairfield

From Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home

Frank R. Mercurio Sr., 77, the loving husband of Caroledawn Deising Mercurio for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2018. Born in Bridgeport to the late Domenic and Angie Mercurio, Frank was a graduate of Roger Ludlow High School and attended Riders College.

He joined the family business, Mercurio Market, an upscale specialty food store that had been in existence for over 100 years. He became the owner and worked tirelessly over the years knowing all of his customers by name and their families. He could be found on every holiday catering for all his customers. He was also know for creating amazing fruit baskets with his son by his side.

Frank could never say no to any community sponsorship. He supported the Mercurio’s baseball team for many years and became a softball coach. He enjoyed bowling in a league, playing poker, camping, boating and clamming. He loved attending Mets games where he had season tickets; his get-a-ways to Atlantic City and his trips to Aruba. Frank also enjoyed in his spare time his grandchildren whom they called “Gramps.” His number one priority in life was to make sure everyone else was taken care of ahead of his own needs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two devoted children, Frank R. Mercurio Jr. of Stratford and Melissa Mercurio-Cortes and her husband, Efren of Fairfield; and, his four grandchildren, Frank R. Mercurio III, Domenic Mercurio, Anastasia Cortes and Paloma Cortes. He was predeceased by his brother, Domenic Mercurio and his two sisters, Joy Mastroberardino and Camey Zazuri.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Assn., 333 Seventh Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

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