HUDSON FALLS – James “Jim” Mercurio, Jr., 34, of Fairview Lane, passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident on Friday, July 5, 2013.
Born on December 24, 1978, in Kingsbury, he was the son of James A. and Sherry L. (Cooper) Mercurio, Sr.
Jim was a 1997 graduate of Hudson Falls High School and then began his work career. He found his love in cooking. Jim made beautiful cakes, created recipes and was a “Kitchen Chemist”. He won the hearts of many through his food. Jim worked at Ginny Raes and Suttons as a breakfast cook. He also was the resident breakfast cook for all the family holiday meals, making each one special for everyone.
Jim loved horsing around with his favorite niece, Mikayla and his favorite cousins, Anthony and Keagan, on the trampoline. While growing up, he loved going to wrestling with his grandmother and getting in the rink with George the Animal Steele and meeting all the wrestlers.
Jim enjoyed playing World War Craft video games with his cousins and online with his friends. He was always there for anyone and everyone who needed help. Being an outspoken person, Jim made friends wherever he went.
He also loved listening to music from the mosh pit, hearing his favorites, Slipnot, Korn, Hatebreed and Prodigy. Jim was an avid sports fan. His favorites were the NY Giants “all the way”, the Syracuse Orangemen and the Chicago Bulls.
Jim called the artwork on his body, a canvas. He was proud to show off his art, done by the one artist he respected and did great work. Most of all he loved spending time with his best friend and sister and seeing who could do what first and riding motorcycles with his father.
He lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those that he touched.
Jim was predeceased by his grandparents, Raymond and Elizabeth Cooper.
He is survived by his loving parents, James and Sherry Mercurio of Hudson Falls; his sister, Jesseca Pinto and her husband, Michael of Glens Falls; , his grandmother, Lucy Worth of Florida; his niece, Mikayla Pinto of Glens Falls; his aunts and uncles, Vanita Willey of Hudson Falls, Rick Cooper of Fort Edward, Robert Cooper of Fort Edward, Raymond Cooper of Queensbury, Delores Mercurio of Schenectady, JoAnne Mercurio of Fort Edward, Joe Mercurio of Gansevoort, Deborah Corridore of Florida, Stephanie Willette of Fort Edward, Tammy Harder of Hudson Falls and Regina Alden of Wisconsin; and several cousins; and many special friends, close and afar.
Friends may call on Monday, July 8, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 12 noon on Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Jim will be laid to rest next to his grandmother at Union Cemetery.
Following the burial services, there will be a gathering at his family home on Fairview Lane.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations by be sent to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, C/O Sherry Mercurio, 43 Fairview Lane, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Online condolences by be sent by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.
I remember Jim in high school he was always nice to everyone condolences to the family rip Jim
R.I.P. Jim. My fellow Giants fan.
Words can’t express…..my thoughts are with all of you. Stay strong…and know you are loved.
Jessica and family,
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. My heart breaks for you and your family.
I once heard someone say that it’s not death that brings us the greatest loss in life, but all that dies inside of us. As life goes on, I hope that you will find ways to celebrate the memory of your brother. I know he would want us all to live life every day to the fullest and continue the celebration of his contagious love for life. May time speed your healing.
With heartfelt thoughts and love,
Debbie Stiles and Family
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE JIMBOB. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU JIM AND SHERRY. I CAN NOT BEGIN TO FATHOM WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. MAY YOU SOMEHOW FIND PEACE DURING THIS TIME AND KNOW YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY LOVED ONES.
Jim, I will always hold our memories dear to my heart. You knew how to make people laugh and you taught me so much. Im glad I was able to tell you that last time we talked how much you meant. I still have some of our texts and will treasure them. You will be missed by so many. Sherry, Jim, Jess, Mikayla, Kev and everyone else, there is nothing that anyone can say to take away this pain. Please try to find comfort in anything you can… Your family, his memories, pictures, music… They will live on in your heart and everyone’s who’s life he touched. I am so very sorry. Words can not express how so…
R.I.P Jim
Jimmy Mercurio Jr. was the Cutest little Boy, Big Smile, Blue eyes, Blonde hair. He called to Me, one day, from his roof top telling Me & George to look at Air Balloons so close to his Home. He had The Best Dad & Mom & Sister & Brother-in-law & Niece, Makala. A very loving Family, So Caring & friendly. You will Be Greatly Missed & Have Touched So Many People’s Hearts …………….. R.I.P. jimmy
My heart go’s out to Jim n Sherry .there are no words that will make your lost any easier .Lord knows were not suppose to bury our children .Jim jr RPI my sweet friend .you will truly be missed ,<3
I have tried to get us home to be there for you all. Sorry we could not make it happen. This is a time when our family should be together.I feel terrible that we are not there. There are no words to tell how I feel about your loss. I love you all.my heart aches for you all. Jimbob you will be missed by all.
Love
Aunt Stevie
Sherry, I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Even though I haven’t seen you since our days at bingo, I still think about you and Sharon L. God Bless Sherry!
Sherry, I just found out today that that was your son involved in that terrible accident. I can’t even imagine what u and your family is going thru, I have a daughter close to your sons age. My hearts bleeds so hard for u now, you are such a beautiful person with such a big heart that does great things for cancer research. I hope someday you find peace with this tragedy and know you are truly loved….God bless you and your family <3
My family would like to thank everyone for all their support and kinds words for our son James. It means a lot to us that our son touched people in every way he could we knew he was special but reading all the kind words just confirms what we knew so again thank you everyone for all your support in our time of need. James, Sherry and Jesseca