Salvatore “Sam” Mercadante, Sr.
age 73
of Garfield
died May 2, 2007
Born in Garfield, he was a lifelong resident
He was a truck driver for 40 years retiring in 1996 from the Lincoln Paper Co, Ridgefield Park, where he worked for 19 years. After retiring, he became a Garfield Crossing Guard for 6 years until 2002
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Garfield
and a member of
Teamsters Local 560 of Jersey City and the Garfield Ambassadors Club
Mr. Mercadante was predeceased by his brothers Joseph, Rosario, and Louis
Survivors include
his wife of 49 years Joan (nee Conte)
2 sons
Salvatore Mercadante, Jr. of Garfield
John Mercadante and wife Lisa of Garfield
1 daughter
JoAnn Rastatter and husband Kenneth of Garfield
1 brother
Gasperino Mercadante of Garfield
Loving Grandfather of Kevin, Eric, Tyler, Gabrielle, and Frank
Predeceased by brothers Joseph, Rosario, and Louis
Visiting will be from 7 to 9 pm on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Friday
at the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077).
A final visitation will be held at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 5, 2007
in the funeral home, followed by a 9:00 am mass at Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Garfield
Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi