John S. Mercadante, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Born in Chester, PA, he was a longtime resident of Wallingford before moving to Kennett Township for 20 years and ultimately residing in Reading for the last 10 years of his life. He was a graduate of St. James High School and immediately served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in the Philippines during WWII. He was a self-employed general contractor. His entire life was focused on his family, and he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
John was predeceased by his two wives Dolores Billingsly and Joan Bressett, 6 siblings, and his grandson John E. Mercadante.
He is survived by his children John Mercadante, III (Ann), Rosemary Lako, Matthew J. Mercadante (Colleen), Cecilia McCormick (John), Monica Gevirtz (David), Regina Mercadante, Annette Neri (Michael), and Francis Mercadante; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
John’s funeral services will be held privately for his family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program (www.donors1.org), 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19123. Arrangements by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com
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Janice Scalora says
June 24, 2022 at 1:32 amI’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your father, whom I affectionately called
“Uncle Merc”. I hope your many memories of him comfort you. I’ll always remember the stories my mother shared with me of him, Aunt Dolores, Johnny and Rosemary.
Love to all, my prayers are with you.
Sharon Szeliga says
June 24, 2022 at 10:27 pmI am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Your Dad was a friend of my father’s and used to stop by McCloskey’s Tavern to see him and have a cold one…but never during lent! If you look in the dictionary for the word gentleman, your father’s picture would be beside it. Mr. Mercandante was a class act! I am sure my Dad, John, is waiting for him in heaven with a “cold one”. May he Rest In Peace.
Jeanne Phillips says
June 27, 2022 at 12:57 pmFran, Nick and family, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Father/grandfather. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We love you, Jeanne and Bob