Daniel N. Mercurio.

WEST BOYLSTON - Daniel N. Mercurio, 88, of Lancaster Street, a lifelong resident of West Boylston, died Friday, Oct. 31, in the Sterling Healthcare Center, surrounded by his loving family.

His wife of 55 years, Norina C. (Carima) Mercurio, died in February of 2002. He leaves a son, David P. Mercurio and his wife, Melanie, of West Boylston; a brother, Adam Mercurio of West Boylston; a sister, Angeline Larramie of West Boylston; a daughter-in-law, Paula Mercurio of West Boylston; and four grandchildren, Talia (Mercurio) Lapointe of Holden, Daniel, Laura and Francesca Mercurio, all of West Boylston,

and a son-in-law, Andrew Lapointe. A son, John D. Mercurio, died in September of 2000. Two brothers, Joseph and Michael Mercurio, and two sisters, Rachel Molinari and Florence Cote, predeceased him.

Mr. Mercurio was born in West Boylston, son of Rosario and Maria Grace (Paulvaria) Mercurio. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the third armored division, American and European African Middle Eastern Theaters, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge. He was the second generation owner and operator of Mercurio Construction in West Boylston, where he worked for many years before his retirement. He diversified the company in 1946 to run heavy equipment.

He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6907 in West Boylston. He loved gardening and spending time with his family.

Miles-Sterling Funeral Home, Sterling, directed arrangements. The funeral service was held on Monday, Nov. 3 in the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, Worcester. Burial was in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, West Boylston. Donations may be made to the Armenian Church of Our Saviour, 91 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609. For online condolences, go to www.milesfuneralhome.com.

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