Vincent J. Mercadante's Obituary
Vincent Mercadante (90) of Anna Maria, Florida died surrounded by his family at his home on August 21, 2021. He was born and raised in Worcester, MA and in 1952 was called to serve in the U.S. Army at Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas. He came to the University of Tampa on a football scholarship where he met the love of his life, Larrie Jean and they married in 1955. He graduated from UT and worked for Oscar Mayer for 33 years managing the Florida Publix Supermarkets’ OM account with so much passion, most people thought he actually worked for Publix. Vince was a longtime member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and The Holy Name Society. He thoroughly loved his golf as a member of Key Royale Country Club and enjoyed winning charity tournaments every chance he got. He loved his Island Community, working the election polls each year and helping countless individuals start up businesses on the Island. Also, in retirement, Vince loved keeping up with his sports and his friends, meeting his buddies from Tampa every Thursday for lunch in St. Petersburg. Vince is survived by his wife of 66 years, Larrie Jean Mercadante; his daughters, Sheree (Peter) Kent and Dina (Pat) Osburn; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sister, Anita Goulding and survived by his brother, Richard (Ann Marie) Mercadante and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30AM Saturday, October 23, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Holmes Beach, FL. Reception immediately following at the Bradenton Country Club. Masks are respectfully required for attendees. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.
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