Rafael Mercado, age 72.

Beloved husband of the late Agnes.

Loving father of Ralph (Diana) Mercado, Laurel (Margie) Mercado and Janet Mercado.

Fond grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dear son of the late Ezquiel Mercado and the late Aurora Mercado.

Dear brother of Irma, Juanita, Oliva, Noemi, Aurora, Hilario, Ezequiel,

Maria and Micaela.

Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Cousin and friend of many.

Funeral Friday 9:00 am from the WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME,

5700 S. Pulaski Rd., to Our Lady of Tepeyac Church for Mass at 10:00 am.

Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Visitation Thursday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

773-767-4500 or www.wolnaikfuneralhome.com