Maria Mercado Galan, 87, of Staten Island New York died on the morning of April 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by those she loved most. Born December 2, 1932 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro and Julia Mercado, she was the oldest of 5. Married to Miguel Galan in 1953 they moved to New York and had 11 children. Maria was a devout catholic, dedicated wife, and nurturing mother and grandmother. Family was her greatest passion, there was nothing more she enjoyed than cooking for her family and creating fond memories filled with love and laughter. She is survived by 10 children, 23 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren which continuously added to her joy over the years. She is now reunited with the love of her life and her first born daughter, Ide. Services will be held at Casey Funeral Home on April 17th, 2020 for immediate family.
Twenty-Third Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the
paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for
Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they
comfort me. Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou
anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth
over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell
in the house of the Lord forever.
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