Along with her husband Roberto Suzarte, who preceded her in death, she was the retired owner of Willie's Sandwich Shop and the Suzarte Real Estate Properties.
Mercedes is also preceded in death by her son Jorge Suzarte and grandson Robert Charles Vath.
She is survived by one daughter, Consuelo "Connie" Suzarte Vath, one grandson, John Lawrence Vath III, two granddaughters, Talicia Suzarte and Tatiana Suzarte, one great grandson Robert Charles Vath, Jnr., one great granddaughter Shealynn Meilani Ortiz.
A visitation will be held 1 pm -3 pm, with a funeral service beginning at 3 pm Monday, January 25, 2021 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.