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Robert "Baron" Mercurio

FUNERAL HOME

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place

New Haven, Connecticut

Robert Mercurio Obituary

Name: Service for Robert "Baron" Mercurio
Start: 2023-10-30T10:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Michael's Church

Robert "Baron" Mercurio
Robert "Baron" Mercurio, of East Haven, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, in Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born in New Haven on July 8, 1942, a son of the late Salvatore "Chet" and Mary Buffo Mercurio.
Bobby was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was the owner of B&M Deli on Ferry Street in New Haven. The deli was legendary in the Fair Haven neighborhood, where great food and loyal customers came together daily. The Baron enjoyed seeing his customers, telling stories and kidding with them as he watched over the neighborhood. He was a proud member of the Santa Maria Maddalena Society and the Campania Club.
Baron is survived by his companion, Linda Ambrose, his sister-in-law Cynthia Mercurio, his nephews Salvatore (Cassie) and Pasquale "Pat" Mercurio and his great-nephew Gavin and great-niece Addie. Baron was predeceased by his brother, Richard Mercurio, NHFD. Bobby was like a father to Linda's daughters, Gina Scoopo and Stacey Rogers
Relatives and friends are asked to go directly to St. Michael Church, 29 Wooster Place, Monday at 10 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution in Bobby's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org . The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.,11 Wooster Place, is in care of Baron's arrangements. Share a memory and sign his Tribute page online at www.iovanne.com .

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Published by The New Haven Register on Oct. 26, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
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16 Entries

Ronald Manzo

February 4, 2024

This is a shock. After sixty one years I was finally able to talk to the Baron. We attended Notre Dame High School. We were very close in those years (1955-1962). I lost track of him until early last year. Life has a way of interfering with friendships. I vowed to see him the next time I was in CT. RHIP Robert.

Laneice

January 13, 2024

B&M will never be the same ! Prayers to the family

Johnny and Debbie Riccio

November 4, 2023

We are so sorry to hear about Bobby passing.
Our prayers are with the family and B&M crew.
Bobby will be greatly missed. He not only served delicious sandwiches He always did it with a smile and took the time to acknowledge all his customers with good conversation.
Rest in peace my friend.
When you reunite with Eddie Ri in heaven tell him cousin Johnny said hi.

Joseph F DeCato

October 30, 2023

My condolences to the family and friends of Bobby. We both served in the Army in Southeast Asia 1967/1968. He was a proud veteran and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Kim (DeSanty) Gagain

October 30, 2023

RIP Bobby - Thank you for the service with a smile on your face for the 30 years I've know you! Go easy Bob ~ Salute!

Frances fortin

October 30, 2023

Very sad knew Bobby since I was a little girl I am so sad and shocked I will miss seeing him at b&m he was such a sweetheart may he rest in peace and my prayers are with all his family and friends.

Charlie Graf

October 30, 2023

Damn. Bobby was a great friend of mine, I worked at the GVI in Hamden and always went to get a grinder when I was in town.. so sorry for your loss.

Marianne Kjerulf Adams

October 30, 2023

My sincere condolences to the family. What a great guy, I had the pleasure of knowing him when he owned the Giant Valley Inn. Always a smile and kindness from him. May you Rest in God's Eternal Grace Bobby

John R. Amore

October 29, 2023

We come across many people in our lives who truly impact us. I can say that "The Baron" is at the top of my list.
Always there with a laugh and smile as well as a helping hand when needed.
He was a loving Son to his Mom and Dad and a Big Brother to Richard who left us way to soon.
He is also to be remembered for his service to out country during the Vietnam Conflict.
Still many of us will remember him for the food, laugh's and smile's he brought us as the owner of The "B & M Deli" on Ferry Street in New Haven since 1976. Additionally he always brought us good time's when he owned and operated both "Nancy's Cafe" on Farren Ave in New Haven and "The Giant Valley Inn" on Whitney Avenue in Mt. Carmel Hamden.
"Baron" our loss is the gain of Mom, Dad and Richard and the others in the Mercurio Family as you reunite in Heaven.

Fred Zayas

October 29, 2023

My deepest condolences to the family

tom scoopo

October 28, 2023

Condolences

Michael Bohannon

October 28, 2023

My condolences to Bobby and family rest in peace. My friend you will be missed. Sincerely, Michael Bohannon.

Jenn Dziamalek

October 27, 2023

Bobby was always so friendly. Such a good man. My sincerest condolences to his family.

Jennifer Jette

October 27, 2023

I´m so sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby! My prayers are with his family and the B & M crew. This is a photo I took of him a few years back at B & M Deli while delivering his mail. He will be missed!

David cerrito

October 27, 2023

What a sad loss. Ive been a customer of b and m for over 30 years. Such a likable friendly man. Always a pleasant hello and small talk. he will be missed. My condolences to his loved ones. Rest in Peace

Sal consiglio

October 26, 2023

I am shocked by my friends passing. Bobby always had a smile on his face and wonderful conversation in the store. He always took care of the " engine 10" crew. I´m going to miss seeing him at the deli. Raise a glass to this fine man. Rest in peace till we see you again. Sal and Carmel Consiglio and family.

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