Marcelo E. "Pocholo" Mercado
October 6, 1944 - March 22, 2012
Marcelo E. “Pocholo” Mercado, age 67 of Country Club Hills, passed away Mar. 22, 2012. Loving husband of 36 years to Teresita Mercado; cherished father of Joanne (Calvin) Hodges; dear brother of Julio (Sarah) Mercado, Juanito (Floricita) Cajayon, Sister Marcia Mercado, Fe Cajayon Lopez, Violeta Lizardo. Preceded in death by parents Mariano & Felisa Mercado. Marcelo worked as a Quality Control Chemist at Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals for 11 years. Previously worked at Lever Brothers, Walgreens, & Uniqema. He was a member of St. Emeric Church & Alumnus of Adamson University. Visitation Sunday, Mar. 25, 2-8 pm at Heartland Memorial Center, 7151 183rd St. Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Monday, Mar. 26, 9:45 am from Heartland Memorial Center to St. Emeric Church mass 10:30 am, followed by interment at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Orland Park. For info or to sign guestbook: heartlandmemorial.com or 708-444-2266.
Marcelo E. “Pocholo” Mercado, age 67 of Country Club Hills, passed away Mar. 22, 2012. Loving husband of 36 years to Teresita Mercado; cherished father of Joanne (Calvin) Hodges; dear brother of Julio (Sarah) Mercado, Juanito (Floricita) Cajayon,... View Obituary & Service Information