Name: Reposing for Joseph R. Mercier
Start: 2017-06-01T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-06-01T23:00:00.000Z
Location: CLOSED-Simpson-Hammerl Funeral Home

Joseph R. Mercier KINGSTON- Joseph R. Mercier, 88, of Kingston, died Monday, May 29, 2017, at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born in Fort Edward, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Foley Mercier. He was a graduate of both Glens Falls High School, where he was a prominent basketball player, and Albany Business College. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served on the USS Pittsburgh during the Korean Conflict. He worked for IBM, as a financial administrator from 1954 until his retirement in 1987. Joe enjoyed all kinds of sports, he coached little league and CYO basketball. He enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Marie; river boat cruises were his favorite. He was best known for two expressions, “Don’t throw anything away” and “She’s a keeper.” Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marie Aiello Mercier, whom he married on Oct. 12, 1952; four sons, Peter Mercier of Kingston, Paul Mercier and his wife LaDusta of Houston, Texas, Michael Mercier and his wife Stacey of Averill Park, N.Y., and David Mercier and his wife Michelle of Niskayuna, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Mark, Lynne, Sierra, Joseph, Allison, Sophia and Liam. Three nieces and three nephews also survive. Joe will be reposing at the Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave., on Thursday, June 1, 2017, from 3 to 7 p.m. The funeral procession will form from the funeral home on Friday at 10:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family of Joe by visiting www.SimpsonGaus.com

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Published by Daily Freeman from May 30 to May 31, 2017.

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Irene Jackson Albertson

June 7, 2017

Dear Mercier Family ..... I worked with Joe at IBM Kingston in the '80s. He was a joy to have as a fellow administration manager. Last week I was telling my husband Carl about Joe using the same loving greeting card over and over again for Marie. He sure knew how to stretch a dollar!
I'm sorry to have missed reading about Joe's passing last week. I would have wanted to pay my respects. I'm sending warm prayers to you. Your Pop was a gem! ......... Irene Jackson Albertson

Diane Morrison

June 2, 2017

Dear Marie, Tim and I have fond memories of our Chamber of Commerce trip to Costa Rica with you and Joe. We had many pleasant meals and conversations together. Tim and Joe shared an IBM background. Joe and I enjoyed a small town experience (don't remember the town but do remember that the San Juan Bosco Church was there) while you and Tim were crazy enough to go zip lining together! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of God and family give you comfort and peace. Sincere Condolences, Diane Bosco Morrison

Nancy Lowe

June 1, 2017

Marie and family. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers. Our family goes back many wonderdul yrs Marie. With deepest sympathy

Nancy Lowe

Linda Cody

May 31, 2017

Thinking and praying for all the Merciers as you say goodbye to husband, dad and grandfather. Love you, Aunt Linda

Elsie B Cook

May 31, 2017

To Marie, (a 1948 High School Classmate), and family-
Sincere condolences and prayers are sent to all of you. Knowing Joe as a co-worker and friend at IBM, it was a always a pleasure working with him. He was a first rate guy. God Bless and keep all of you in His Loving Care. Elsie Cook (nee Gray/Secor)

Kristine Casciaro

May 31, 2017

Marie & family,
It goes without saying how sorry we are to lose Joe. He was a cherished neighbor, teacher, joker & friend.
I have so many fond memories of Joe since becoming his neighbor. His favorite joke was saying he'd rather be shoveling snow as we were mowing our lawns and vice versa in the winter. He taught me how much better & easier it was to clean your windows with a squeegee & even let me borrow his to prove the point. I think of him every time I wash my windows, but have yet to find a squeegee as efficient as his.
I will miss his wisdom, funny remarks & most of all just seeing him.
Much love to you all,
Kristine

Kelly Mercier

May 31, 2017

God bless you Joseph.....you lived a life that I can only hope many will emulate ....Rest easy ,good man....You served your country,raised four successful sons and shared life with an incredible woman for 64 years...I am honored to know you...This earth has lost an amazing man---heaven has gained a saint.....

Kelly Mercier

May 31, 2017

I am so,so sorry to the entire Mercier family for the loss of their beloved patriarch Joseph Mercier...He was a great man and an example of what a father,husband and grandfather should be...He served his country...had a beautiful marriage for 64 years ,four successful sons and many grandchildren.He and his wife Marie lived life to the fullest..They are and always will be one of the classiest ,solid couples I have ever met...I so enjoyed being part of their family and will carry on their last name proudly...Rest in peace ...wonderful man...the earth has lost one of its finest---heaven has gained a true saint....Kelly Mercier

Kathy Tarolli

May 31, 2017

Marie and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kathy and Albert Tarolli

May 30, 2017

So happy we had the opportunity to spend Christmas with him. Certainly would have liked to know him better. Love to the family.
Uncle Mike and Aunt Sheila

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