Richard Mercado

Richard Mercado Richard Mercado, 76, of Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2023 after a brief battle with late stage cancer. He was born on August 10, 1946 in Manhattan, New York. Richard grew up in New York City, attended Cardinal Hayes High School, and graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York.

Richard had a love for baseball and was a pitcher, played third base and shortstop throughout high school and received a partial college athletic scholarship. He was known as Baby Bull and Old Reliable to his teammates and lifelong friends.

He served in the Army as a combat engineer with Company C, 102nd Engineer Battalion and later worked in Manhattan as a vice president in the insurance industry. After 38 years in Middletown, New York, Richard retired in 2008 and moved to Florida in 2012. He maintained the close friendships built over years in New York while also meeting wonderful neighbors and friends in his new community.

Richard enjoyed reading, cruising, computers and technology. He was a generous donor to numerous charities and had a deep love for animals.

Richard is predeceased by his parents Louis Mercado and Victoria Santiago. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elba and his daughter Christine McKelvey and her husband Wade.

Cremation and a private family service will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the HumaneSociety.org.