Jose M. Mercedes, 62, passed away February 14, 2017.
He was the beloved husband of Ana Christina Aponte. Born in the Dominican Republic, he was a son of the late Juan I. Mercedes and Carla Gil. Jose was the loving and devoted father of Vircris Paola Taveras and her husband Alberto, and Paloma Aponte. He is also survived by his sister, Mireya Silvestre and several other siblings, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Sunday 2-5 p.m. in the Pontarelli-Marino Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence. Burial will be private.