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JOSEPH MERCURI Obituary

MERCURI, Joseph W. Of Somerville, suddenly on July 20, 2020. Husband of the late Christine M. Mercuri. Father of Stephanie M. Proszkow & her late husband Michael, Joseph A. Mercuri & his wife Nancy, George M. Mercuri & his girlfriend Ashlee Ayala, & Kristina M. Michalak & her husband Brian. Papa to Aria C. Mercuri, Ava C. Michalak, Levi J. Michalak, and the late Mason J. Proszkow. He is survived by his 3 siblings, Diane Caldwell & her husband Jack, Debra Zack & her husband Steven & David Mercuri & his wife Gina. Predeceased by his parents Joseph & Mary Mercuri & Irving Greenblatt. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews & extended family. Funeral Service will be held at the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00am. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8pm. Services will conclude at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Memorial Fund at the First Baptist Church of Malden, 493 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Ret. Colonel U.S. Army National Guard. Owner of Mass Beauty and Barber Supply. For directions & guestbook, visit www.spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2020.

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Stephanie

July 16, 2024

4 years have certainly gone by too fast. Miss you Dad. Wish you and Mom were here. :(

Stephanie

June 20, 2024

Happy Birthday, Dad <3 Just sang the birthday song to you. Hope your heavenly birthday is a beautiful one. <3

Anthony

May 22, 2024

Just wanted to say HI.

Your daughter, Stephanie

July 20, 2023

Three years have gone by so fast, Dad. I miss you very much.

Love you,
Stephanie

Your daughter, Stephanie

July 20, 2022

Hard to believe it has been 2 years since you left this world to be with Mom, Mike and Mason in Heaven. How has time gone so fast?! I miss you so much and wish you and Mom were here with all of us. Love you with all my heart.

Your daughter, Stephanie

June 19, 2022

Happy Father's Day and Happy early Birthday, Dad. Your birthday is soon to be here, and I know your day will be amazing. I love you very, very much. <3

Your daughter, Stephanie

July 19, 2021

Dad, in just a few short hours you were taken away from us all and entered in Heaven 1 year ago. I am very certain your having a wonderful time with all of your family and friends, but you are missed terribly here on Earth. Love you always.

Stephanie

June 20, 2021

Happy Birthday and Father's Day, Dad! :) Hope it was one to remember. Love you

Stephanie

May 31, 2021

Memorial Day 2021. Nera and I miss you, Dad.

Stephanie Proszkow

April 4, 2021

Happy Easter, Dad. Thanks for visiting me for Easter 3 years ago. So many memories. Love you always.

Stephanie Proszkow

December 20, 2020

Love you and miss you, Dad.

Stephanie Proszkow

December 17, 2020

Almost 5 months, and still doesn't seem real. I know you will be spending Christmas with the best people of all, but not being able to talk to you on Christmas is going to be extremely hard. Love you and miss you more and more each day.

Stephanie Proszkow

September 1, 2020

Miss you Dad, always. xoxo

July 24, 2020

It was always a pleasure to work with you Joe. I am shocked and saddened by your passing. Take care colonel

Lauren Catanzano

July 23, 2020

My condolences to the Mercuri Family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers ❤.

Lois Wilson

July 23, 2020

I'll always think of you as the "Colonel" Remembering all the get togethers we had with our former class mates. You will be missed by all. God Bless!

Louis McMahon (LTC RET)

July 23, 2020

Joe and I served together in the MA National Guard he was a great friend and soldier he will be missed by all. GBNF RIP BROTHER

Joanne Centrella

July 23, 2020

Your dad is one of the kindest man I have known, he will be missed He was wonderful to my mom who we just lost and is surely missed ,Nancy Rigano, always put a smile on her face. Loved being in his company. My family has great memories of him, a wonderful man The Colonel, my heart goes out to you , memories of the good times will get you through
.God bless, My deepest sympathy to all.

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