HUDSON FALLS – James A. Mercurio, Sr, 63, of Fairview Lane, passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.
Born on August 2, 1954, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Lucy Worth.
Although James never received a diploma, he was considered by his friends and family to be one of the smartest people around, with knowledge in many subjects.
He was very honored to have served his country. James proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972 and was honorably discharged in 1976.
His vast music collection included records, reel to reel tapes, as well as many other forms of media. He loved motorcycles and spent many hours riding with his wife, Sherry. They both were members of the Adirondack Touring Group. James also enjoyed racing his bike at New Hampshire Race Track.
On July 28, 1977, he married Sherry Cooper in Hudson Falls. They have spent 40 wonderful years together as husband and wife and best friends.
He is predeceased by a son, James A. Mercurio, Jr and his mother in law, Elizabeth Cooper.
Survivors in addition to his mother, Lucy Worth, include his loving wife, Sherry (Cooper) Mercurio of Hudson Falls; his daughter, Jesseca Pinto of Daytona Beach, FL; his granddaughter, Mikayla Pinto; his sisters, Delores Moore and her husband, Bob, JoAnne Mercurio, Debbie Whiting, Stephanie Willette, Tammy Harder, Regina Alden and her husband, Scott; his brother, Joseph Mercurio; his sister in law, Vanita Willey (Henry); his brothers in law, Bob, Rick and Ray Cooper; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous special friends, considered as family.
Friends may call on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main St., Hudson Falls.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday.
Burial to follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Open Door Soup Kitchen, 47 Lawrence St., Glens Falls, NY 12801
I love you and will miss you forever. I will watch over Sherry and Jess.
for you. Love your sister Stephanie
Stevie, Lucy, Joanne, and extended family, so sorry for this tragic loss. Thinking of you all, 🙏🙏🙏
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please take care, Brenda LaPorte
SHERRY AND FAMILY,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS. ALTHOUGH I NEVER MET JAMES MY SON AND SON IN LAW WERE FRIENDS WITH YOUR SON. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.
JULIE
Jim was a true gentleman, friend and mentor and I consider myself blessed to have known him. The entire family at D.A. Collins will miss him beyond words. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sherry, his family members and countless friends.
Sherry – ours hearts are with you and your family. Jimmy was such a great guy and we will remember him always.
We love you and are here for you
Jen & Bob ❤️
Sherry, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Gail luciano.
Sherry, Doug and I were broken hearted to hear about Jimmy’s passing. We were all really close when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jessica during this devastating time.
Doug & Nancy (Worth) Plude (cousin)
Sherry, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
My sincerest condolences to all of Jim’s family and friends. I am truly sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherry & Jessica
I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a good man. You are in my thoughts. R.I.P. Jim.
Sherry -Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family- It was so great to be with you at Compassonate Friends group-so sorry for your loss
Anita my condolences to you and your family thinking of you all
Vanita I meant to say
My thoughts go out to my aunt Lucy and her family over this loss of a loved one. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers to help get thru this very trying time.
Sherry & the whole Mercurio family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a very special person to us. We could always depend on the two of you. I hope you know you can depend on us for anything.
So sorry Sherry <3 Many prayer to you an your family ,love you
Jo Ann and family– We are so sorry to read about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.