Joseph J. “Pino” Mercadante, of the North End of Boston and Leominster, passed away in Leominster on Wednesday after a extended illness, the husband of Sophie (DeFeo) he was eighty-two years old.
Born and raised in Boston the son of the late Josephine (Cappozi) and Michael Mercadante. Joseph went to work at a early age to help support his family. He owned and operated the Fruit Growers Outlet in Fitchburg and the Fruit Growers Cold Storage and Apple Orchard in Leominster until his recent retirement.
He was a member of the The Hundred Club of Massachusetts and supported many local charites and churches in the Leominster area for over 50 years.
In addition to his wife Sophie, he is survived by his son Raffaele Mercadante of the North End. His brother Ralph Mercadante of Quincy, two sisters Carolyn Esposito of the North End and Susan Guarino of Revere. His brother in Law Anthony F. DeFeo of the North End, his niece Renee DeFeo of Arizona, his nephew Raffaele DeFeo of Lunenberg. Also his very best friend Wayne Huard and Gloria Levesque both of Leominster.
Pino is predeceased by his two brothers John and Gaetano Mercadante, one sister Mary Melchione.
His funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St. Medford, on Monday, August 19, at 8:45 a.m. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Leonard Church, Hanover St. Boston at 9:45. Services will conclude with entombment at St. Michael Mausoleum, Boston.
Visiting Hours at the Funeral Home Sunday 4 thru 8.
It has been requested that in lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy be sent in Pino’s memory to the Diversified VNA Hospice 316 Nichols Rd. Fitchburg, MA 01420.