Stone Mercurio

Stone Mercurio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. Our beautiful boy was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, but most importantly, a friend to all. Although his final moments were tragic, we choose to remember him for the inspiring and meaningful life he lived.
Stone, where are we supposed to begin? There is not enough room on this paper for you to properly grasp the beautiful soul that is in this boy. There will never be the right words that could possibly encapsulate the massive presence Stone carried and the impact he made on everyone around him. There are not enough words in the world that could ever describe how blessed we are to have known him. Stone gave us so much joy and so many sweet memories that we and so many will cherish forever. Although this is impossible. It's our job to share his story and for you to remember it.
He was a charismatic, adventurous, beautiful soul. He was the type of person to do anything for anyone. Stone touched many lives and molded the lives of the people around him for the better.
Whenever anybody needed anything, he was the first to spring into action. Every adventure with Stone was a memory that will be permanently embedded in our hearts. Stone was always the first person to get people out of their comfort zone, endure a tough challenge or rigorous exploration of something big, little or random that somehow found a way to be the most amazing moments.
You didn't have to be around him all the time; months could go by but everything would always pick back up where it left off. He was still the same warm, comforting, glowing Stone. He taught us so many core values that we need to carry into the rest of our lives for him.
He loved Rome more than anything. We would always tease him for it, but he said it was the best possible place to grow up and he loved the community. Stone and his close friends biked the entirety of the city but there was ALWAYS more to explore. Everything and anything he needed was just a bike ride away. Cherish and celebrate Rome the way he did because you're lucky to live in such a beautiful city.
He left behind his Mom and Dad; sister, Carmella; and his Mimi and Poppy, who loved him more than anything in this world. He left the rest of his family and his best friends, who he considered brothers; and our community. Words can't describe how much he will be missed by all of us.
Stone would want us to express to you how much mental health matters. How important it is to be there for your friends and your family. To treat everyone the way he did, with kindness.
The Mercurio family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rome Community Foundation, 301 North Washington Street, Rome, NY 13440 to start a skate park for kids like Stone in the area.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 24th, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome, with the Rev. Paul F. Angelicchio officiating.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.