I am just learning today
of your passing.
My heartfelt condolences
to your wife your sons.
To your Mom  Nancy
Your father David.
I am truly heart sick.
Rest in peace.
💞


To my dearest sister Nancy & David Sr., Yaelis, and Jaiden-

My heart is broken with this sad news!  I know it took me some time to express my feelings and for that I apologize! 

I’m so sorry 😢 for our loss of David, Jr..  He was such a sweet young man!  He always had a smile on his face no matter what kind of a day he may have had.  Such great hugs to give!

He did everything right for his family!  Also did great things for his extended kids from all the teams he coached.  He was his son’s greatest fan and I know was extremely proud of Jaiden!

Keep his memories alive in your heart and mind!  Because he loved you all so much and gave of himself to you!

I love you 

Nancy,
I don't have words to fully express just how sorry I am to hear about the passing of your son. I am thinking of you and praying for God to grant you strength and comfort during this time. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Love and blessings,
Bridget

To My Dear Friend Nancy and Family-

There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I can’t imagine the heartache and pain you and the family are experiencing. I hope you are able to hold on to all of the wonderful memories of David! We are all thinking of you during this very difficult time and will always surround you with love and support. 

Stefanie Gross and your Probation Family 


Our condolences to you and your family Yari.  I have no words but we continue to pray for your comfort in these hard times.  

-Perez Family (MedStat)

Titi Nancy and all of the family-I am so very sorry for your loss. As a family we are grieving with you and will be praying for comfort and support during this very challenging time. We hope today can be a day of celebration for David’s life. We love you and are with you. God give you space to mourn and comfort you during the hardest of times. 

My deepest sympathy and love to Nancy Rivera, David Mercado Sr. and Family. David Sr. Is like a brother to me, so I feel a sense of loss. You and your Family will always be in my prayers 

                                       Nelson+Debbie Diaz

It’s hard to see another family member gone so soon but I know you’re up there with mama and papa and your aunt so you’re not alone and I know you’ll be looking down upon us and keep your family safe, be their guardian angel but my prayers and my memories will always be with you and our family I’m sorry that it takes a loss to bring the whole family back together! You filled our hearts with love and sweet memories that will never be forgotten until we meet again love your cousin and Ramos family

Dearest Nancy & family,

So deeply sorry you have to go through a heartbreak like this.  Sending my love and keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  

With heartfelt sympathy,
Dawn 

To my cousin Nancy, David’s wife Yarelis, and sons Jason and Jaiden.  We new David as a very young happy boy. We’re so sorry for your lose. We believe David is now resting comfortably with our lord.

My Brother in law you will be missed. You were such a important part of the family.
Until we meet again guy! 
Picture from one of our Father’s Day Fishing Trips !! Good times 

Words cannot even begin to describe how Amazing and Awesome you were to us ALL! Truly one of a kind. You will be sorely missed by us and we will hold close our good memories and thoughts. 

Mi queridisima amiga Nancy. I always enjoyed our conversations and watching your face light up with joy as you spoke of your son David and grandchildren. 
I wish the words existed to express how sorry I am for your great loss. I wish the words existed to ease the unimaginable pain and sadness you and your family are going through. 
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find the strength in each other to help get you through this very difficult time. 
- Love Diana 

I grew up with Dave in yonkers at 220. We just used to hang out, chill,  talk, and have to move from one spot to another because security wouldn't let us live..... he was always just so cool and fun to be around. My deepest, sincerest condolences to his whole family. Especially his mom,  wife and kids. RIP Dave. You will be missed. Give all our people up there a big hug. You're all gone way too soon. Love you all💔

Sending our condolences to your wife son’s and family. This one hit different. The memories I have with you was always a great Dad/Coach/Friend. You gave us so many great  memories  being our daughter’s  coach on Pelton field. Your a perfect definition of a mentor. We will cherish them forever. I’m still loss for words. May you RIP.

Love Always the Reyes Family.

I offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May David soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your loved ones at this difficult time and offer my condolences to you all. 😔🙏

With deepest sympathy to Yuri, Jaiden, Jason , Nancy, Dave Sr and the rest of the family.  I cannot express how I feel about this tragic loss.  Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers .  Randy & Chris Empey.

29 Years ago you were the high school   class clown that everyone wanted to be around. Funny, joking always and it was contagious. We have been through alot  as we were kids trying to survive,  but I always wanted the best for you and Jason. Words cannot ever express the feeling that happens when something this tragic occurs, but I truly hope your family especially your 2 sons can find peace when thinking of all the laughter and good times you have shared. I am so sorry  his loved ones have to feel this pain. I will pray for all of you and may David RIP. 

To my loving nephew David who brought so much joy and happiness in our lives from the moment he was born with those beautiful big eyes, long eyelashes, jet black hair and the cutest smile that brightened up the whole room. I knew then that he was going to become the great young man he was.  David and I enjoyed talking to each other. He would tell me all about Jaiden and his accomplishments and how proud he is of him.   David I’m so happy of all the accomplishments that you have achieved in your life for yourself, your wife, and sons. David you will always be with all of us in our minds, our thoughts, our hearts and in our prayers. I love you David. 

Your Titi

I have had the privilege of working with David's mother, Nancy Rivera, for many years. She always spoke so fondly of David & his family over the years. She is certainly a very proud mother & grandmother. I am keeping the Mercado/Rivera in my prayers & hope that their faith can help them during this difficult time. Rest in Peace David. 

Little Dave was what we called you in your younger days and even now, when you talked about you and all the positive things that you were doing.  Till we meet again.  May you rest in peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. David was a good guy and will be missed. God bless

       We lost you too soon Bro. I’m so lost for words but I want to express my feelings. You set a great example since I was young on how to be a great family man. You always kept your family first and were always there for Yarelis,
Jaiden, family, and friends. I am so proud of you because of the struggles you endured growing up, you persevered  and made an amazing life for your family and yourself. 

You glowed when you spoke about Jaiden and all his accomplishments. You glowed when talking about your Family and move to Florida and how you were so happy there. It was all I wanted to hear from you because it lit up my heart to know that you were happy. I knew you didn’t need much from me but I’m glad you always reached out to my family and I. I’m thankful for the time we had together and sad because it wasn’t supposed to be like this. We were supposed to grow old together and talk about our kids and grandkids and how we made it despite the things we went through. Talk about how proud we were of each other but we won’t get that and I’m so sad. I know you will watch over us and want us to be happy like you were but it will be hard for some time. 

Just know I’ll be here for your family as you would mine. Just know that we love you and will be talking to you through our prayers and thoughts. Just know you still live through us in your smile, jokes , and good heart. Thank you for being my Big Brother, setting the example, and making the Mercado name proud. I love you with all my heart and I hope I don’t bother you too much when I talk to you through my prayers. Watch over us Dave. 

Love, 

Your little brother Randy 
.
Story behind the picture:
I was about 17-18 and Dave reached out to me and said we should go surprise Dad with visit from all of his boys. He knew Dad would flip out because Dave and I were always hard to find in one spot but whenever we did it was a good time. 
Long story short: My Dad still refers to it as one of the best days of his life. 

Rest In Peace Dave🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I have a lot of fond memories of you from your days at YES. Thanks for your great service.

Until we meet again, Farewell my brother.. 

Before coming from New York to Florida, & being a cousin of Yarelis. I met D over the phone, talking over the phone like 2 little school girls. Mets, Trucking and how freaking hot Florida, was the main subjects.. A cool ass dude from the get. It was always a pleasure visiting my cousin and D, spending multiple nights at the Mercado's, as I use to call it. No matter how ripped he got from the night before, this dude can hold his liquor, lol. he always had breakfast ready for my wife and I. We even had talks about opening up a little eatery, calling it, "bacon,egg & cheese" North heads know that saying. Typical bodega talk.. A Humble, loving husband and the coolest dad. Something I admired and will take with me forever & wherever I go.  I love you D. Definitely be missed. 

Hey cuz, 
I just wanted to say that I love you and I’m sorry we didn’t get to spend much time with each other like maybe we should’ve as adults.  We were so close as kids. You always made me laugh because you were such a clown.  Even when we didn’t see each other for 3-4 years when we did get together it was like we were never apart. I love you cuzzie and I’ll never forget you. You will always be in my heart. Ron and kids all love you very much as well and have great memories with you. 

Love, your cousin Jess

Little David,
I remember when you were just a baby and so was I. You were always Happy, Smiling and Humble. Such a great Son to your mom and dad, a great Husband to your wife and a Great Father to your sons! God has opened up his arms for you much to soon. You were loved here by many and will be missed more than you will know. Your legacy lives on in your children and your memory lives on in all of us.
God give this family the strength to move forward from this loss and realize that this wonderful man made a difference in so many peoples lives for the short time he was here.
You were a good man my Nephew and you will be missed by many.

Love you! 
Uncle Carmelo

I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of David.  My deepest sympathy and condolences to all who love him.   May you find some comfort in remembering wonderful memories of David.  Love and hugs to you all.

Dave I will never forget you and your wife were one of the first friends we met when we moved here from NY that became our family. The glow in your eyes when you talked about your son's games and your family is the vision that will always remain in our hearts. 
We will miss your presence, smile, jokes and laughter that brought joy to everyone!
Rest in Peace 

What can I say Dave, it just won't be the same without you brother.  I will miss our hanging sessions in the garage, you making fun of my music, listening to you talk about watching Jaiden play ball and seeing how proud you were about him. Seeing how much you loved Yari was a lesson for all to learn. You lit up the room Dave! Our meaningless conversations  while we were working always put a smile on my face. You are a true friend that will be in my heart always.  You are a special man Dave and Its going to be hard, but knowing you are watching over us will give us peace. I promise to look after Yari and Jaiden. We all love you and wish this was just a bad dream. Rest in peace and when me meet again have my drink ready! Love you my man!

Dave,
You will always remain in my heart. I will keep all the memories tucked away and remember your beautiful and contagious smile. I will never forget how you always treated me with love and respect. I always considered you part of my family. It puts a smile on my face when I think about the times I picked you and the boys up and listened to all the funny stories and brought you guys to the  store  for snacks. 
Rest In Peace David with all the beautiful Angel's surrounding you. 
I love you David 
Linda 

One of My best memory of David was the day he was born. The joy and happiness he brought into our lives was unforgettable. Not only was David a loving son he was my friend. He was a great father, husband and loving son.  I will miss him dearly …I love you David.

OBITUARY

David Junior Mercado

September 22, 1976 – May 26, 2021

Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park

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