John S. Mercadante, Jr.

John S. Mercadante, Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Born in Chester, PA, he was a longtime resident of Wallingford before moving to Kennett Township for 20 years and ultimately residing in Reading for the last 10 years of his life. He was a graduate of St. James High School and immediately served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in the Philippines during WWII. He was a self-employed general contractor. His entire life was focused on his family, and he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

John was predeceased by his two wives Dolores Billingsly and Joan Bressett, 6 siblings, and his grandson John E. Mercadante.

He is survived by his children John Mercadante, III (Ann), Rosemary Lako, Matthew J. Mercadante (Colleen), Cecilia McCormick (John), Monica Gevirtz (David), Regina Mercadante, Annette Neri (Michael), and Francis Mercadante; 21 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

John’s funeral services will be held privately for his family. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program (www.donors1.org), 401 N. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA, 19123. Arrangements by the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Brookhaven, PA, 19015. Online condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com