Richard F. Mercier
<p>Fort Edward</p><p><br></p><p>Richard F. “Dick” Mercier, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side.</p><p><br></p><p>Born on June 19, 1940, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Henry and Pauline (Gordon) Mercier.</p><p><br></p><p>On June 27, 1959, Dick married the love of his life, Carol Delsignore, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward. </p><p><br></p><p>Dick was the head custodian for St. Joseph’s Church and Catholic School. He was a long time employee for the Fort Edward Highway Department as the Highway Superintendent. Dick was able to retire in 2008.</p><p><br></p><p>He enjoyed watching the ocean, traveling, going to the casino and spending time with family.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, Dick is predeceased his daughter, Peggy Mercier- Long,</p><p><br></p><p>Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Carol; his children, Glenn (Sheila) Mercier, Linda (George Pulero) Fiorillo, Paul (Angela) Mercier, Randy (Mark Davis) Mercier; his grandchildren, Sarah Fiorillo, Michael (Katie) Fiorillo, Jennifer Fiorillo, Sonya Mercier, Noah Mercier, Bruce (Shannon) Long, Richard Mercier, Brandon (Will) Mercier, Paige (Alex) Mercier; his great grandchildren, Jasmine and Marcus Langlois, Jayden and Kash Mercier, Ellie and Maggie Long, Grayson and Dominick Fiorillo; his sisters, Marg Borlang, Pauline Mercier-Feyereisen; and several neices, nephews, and cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>The family would like to thank Michael Fiorillo for everything he did for the family. </p><p><br></p><p>At Dick’s request, there will be no calling hours. </p><p><br></p><p>Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.</p><p><br></p><p>Donations in Dick’s memory can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Researd Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward NY 12828.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
Fort Edward
Richard F. “Dick” Mercier, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at home with his loving family by his side.
Born on June 19, 1940, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Henry and Pauline (Gordon) Mercier.
On June 27, 1959, Dick married the love of his life, Carol Delsignore, at St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
Dick was the head custodian for St. Joseph’s Church and Catholic School. He was a long time employee for the Fort Edward Highway Department as the Highway Superintendent. Dick was able to retire in 2008.
He enjoyed watching the ocean, traveling, going to the casino and spending time with family.
In addition to his parents, Dick is predeceased his daughter, Peggy Mercier- Long,
Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 64 years, Carol; his children, Glenn (Sheila) Mercier, Linda (George Pulero) Fiorillo, Paul (Angela) Mercier, Randy (Mark Davis) Mercier; his grandchildren, Sarah Fiorillo, Michael (Katie) Fiorillo, Jennifer Fiorillo, Sonya Mercier, Noah Mercier, Bruce (Shannon) Long, Richard Mercier, Brandon (Will) Mercier, Paige (Alex) Mercier; his great grandchildren, Jasmine and Marcus Langlois, Jayden and Kash Mercier, Ellie and Maggie Long, Grayson and Dominick Fiorillo; his sisters, Marg Borlang, Pauline Mercier-Feyereisen; and several neices, nephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank Michael Fiorillo for everything he did for the family.
At Dick’s request, there will be no calling hours.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Donations in Dick’s memory can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Researd Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward NY 12828.
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